Origin
Wilmington Island, GA
Morning in Wilmington Island on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington Island, GA to Savannah, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmington Island, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Savannah, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Wilmington Island to Savannah, this 11.2-mile journey is a quick, straightforward transit across the Southeast. Expect the drive to take roughly 23 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads rather than highways, as this route features a 0% highway share. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a highly economical way to bridge the gap between the island and the city. Because there are no designated stops along the way, you can plan on a continuous drive from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Islands Expressway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| East President Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Bay Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Penn Waller Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Quarterman Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Johnny Mercer Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| General McIntosh Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Olde Towne Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Islands Expressway
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Island, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Wigmore Court
463 ft
·
22 sec
·
Wigmore Court
2
Turn right onto Wigmore Road
336 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wigmore Road
3
Turn right onto Gloucester Road
0.1 mi
·
26 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 US 80; GA 26
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Islands Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto 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
·
38 sec
·
General McIntosh Boulevard
12
Continue on East Bay Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bay Street
13
Turn uturn
117 ft
·
11 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wigmore Road
Turn right onto Wigmore Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gloucester Road
Turn right onto Gloucester Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Olde Towne Road
Turn right onto Olde Towne Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Islands Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto Islands Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Savannah, GA
Morning in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will primarily navigate via Wigmore Road, Gloucester Road, and Olde Towne Road, which trade high-speed interstate cruising for a more localized experience. Since the longest stretch is 0 miles on Wigmore Road, you should anticipate frequent turns rather than long, monotonous straightaways. This route lacks any significant highway segments, so you will be navigating at a steady, local pace throughout the entire 11.2-mile distance. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention as you transition between the island and the urban core.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Islands Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Wigmore Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Wigmore Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gloucester Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Olde Towne Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Savannah, GA
Full guide →Savannah is the fifth largest city in Georgia, at the northern end of the state's coast. It's famous for having one of the largest historic districts in the country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Islands Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Wigmore Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gloucester Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Olde Towne Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Savannah, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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