Origin
Wilmington Island, GA
Morning in Wilmington Island on Saturday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington Island, GA to Augusta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
142.1 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmington Island, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Augusta, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Augusta, GA covers 142.1 miles and takes about 2h 46m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71 miles from Wilmington Island, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 142.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 142.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wigmore Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Road | — | — |
| Gloucester Road | — | — |
| Olde Towne Road | — | — |
| Penn Waller Road | — | — |
| Johnny Mercer Boulevard | — | — |
| Quarterman Drive | — | — |
| Islands Expressway | — | — |
| East President Street | — | — |
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 Augusta, 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 right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Quarterman Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Quarterman Drive
8
Turn left onto Islands Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Islands Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Islands Expressway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Islands Expressway
10
Continue on East President Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East President Street
11
Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
General McIntosh Boulevard
12
Continue on East Bay Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Bay Street
13
Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 516 West, GA 21 North
14
Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
15
Continue on Augusta Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Augusta Road
16
Continue straight
42 mi
·
48 min
17
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
19
Turn slight left
299 ft
·
7 sec
20
Turn right
4.5 mi
·
5 min
21
Take the exit slight left
5.4 mi
·
7 min
22
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Millhaven Road
23
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milhaven Road
24
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Girard Millhaven Road
25
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Millhaven Road
26
Continue on Main Street
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Main Street
27
At the end of the road, turn right
15 mi
·
22 min
28
Turn slight right
394 ft
·
17 sec
29
Continue on Old Savannah Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Savannah Road
30
Turn right onto Gordon Highway
436 ft
·
10 sec
·
Gordon Highway
31
Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Savannah Road
32
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
33
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Laney Walker Boulevard
34
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
11th Street
35
Turn left onto Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71 miles from Wilmington Island, GA, or about 1h 23m 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, 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 142.1 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71 mi from Wilmington Island, GA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71 miles from Wilmington Island, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, GA
The final approach into Augusta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Augusta, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.22 one way
$44.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.30 | $48.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.30 | $52.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.37 | $62.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.92 | $6.82 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.43 | $5.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.89 | $9.09 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Augusta, GA
Morning in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Sylvania, GA
71 mi in
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Augusta, GA covers 142.1 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wigmore Road, Gloucester Road, Olde Towne Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71 miles from Wilmington Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wilmington Island, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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