Origin
Wilmington Island, GA
Afternoon in Wilmington Island on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington Island, GA to Albany, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
251.1 mi
404 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmington Island, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Albany, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Albany, GA covers 251.1 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wigmore Road, Gloucester Road, Olde Towne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.5 miles from Wilmington Island, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Road | — | — |
| Gloucester Road | — | — |
| Olde Towne Road | — | — |
| Penn Waller Road | — | — |
| Johnny Mercer Boulevard | — | — |
| Bee Road | — | — |
| East 37th Street | — | — |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wigmore Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Island, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on Wigmore Court
463 ft
·
22 sec
·
Wigmore Court
2
Turn right onto Wigmore Road
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wigmore Road
3
Turn right onto Gloucester Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gloucester Road
4
Turn right onto Olde Towne Road
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Olde Towne Road
5
Turn left onto Penn Waller Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Penn Waller Road
6
Turn left onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
7
Turn left
3.5 mi
·
5 min
8
Turn right onto Bee Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bee Road
9
Turn left onto East 37th Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East 37th Street
10
Turn slight right
459 ft
·
10 sec
11
Take the ramp straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
116 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dexter
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
GA 257: Dexter
14
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
16
Exit the roundabout
13 mi
·
19 min
17
Continue on Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Avenue South
18
Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Empire-Chester Highway
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
20
Continue on Golden Isles Highway
456 ft
·
13 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
21
Turn left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
22
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
2 min
23
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
24
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
25
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
27
Turn left onto McCormick Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McCormick Avenue
28
Continue on Vienna Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vienna Highway
29
Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Cordele Highway
30
Continue on Hawkinsville Road
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Hawkinsville Road
31
Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-75 South: Valdosta
32
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
34
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cordele Road
36
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
37
Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
38
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
39
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
40
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
41
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Front Street
42
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
43
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.5 miles from Wilmington Island, GA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 55 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.5 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wilmington Island, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wilmington Island, GA
This is one driving day of about 251.1 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Wilmington Island, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.5 miles from Wilmington Island, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.27 one way
$78.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.93 | $85.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $46.47 | $92.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.44 | $110.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.37 | $12.05 |
| Efficient EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.97 | $10.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.15 | $16.07 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
251.1 mi in 4h 20m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Wigmore Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 251.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Albany, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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