How far is Albany, GA from Dock Junction, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Dock Junction, GA is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.94 mi
03h 45m
Flight
157.8 mi
253.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.8 mi
Kilometers
253.95 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.94 mi
Kilometers
271.88 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dock Junction
Tue, May 12, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, May 13, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Dock Junction
Tue, May 12, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pearson
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

From Albany
84.4 mi
01h 52m
To Dock Junction
84.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Dock Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Dock Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street

    156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    2137 ft · 52 sec · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Sylvester Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    140 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street

    664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brunswick Highway

    23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1040 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Blythe Island Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blythe Island Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Jacksonville Highway

    1116 ft · 17 sec · Old Jacksonville Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Blythe Island HWY

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Blythe Island HWY

  28. 28

    Continue on Blythe Island Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Old Jacksonville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Jacksonville Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Blythe Island Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Picket Landing Drive

    123 m · 18 sec · Picket Landing Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Picket Landing Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Dock Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street East
68.8 mi · 41%
Brunswick Highway
47.8 mi · 28%
Sylvester Highway
37.3 mi · 22%
Carswell Avenue
3.69 mi · 2%
Blythe Island Highway
2.95 mi · 2%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

5th Street East

Continue straight

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
01h 52m from Albany
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dock Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Dock Junction?

The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Albany and 84.6 miles from Dock Junction.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dock Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Pearson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearson.

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Dock Junction. Straight-line distance: 157.8 mi (253.95 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Dock Junction

#2 Dock Junction

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

Population7,721
Coordinates31.2024500, -81.5167700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Dock Junction (-81.51677, 31.20245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.57 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.22
11.92 gal · 45.14 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.61 $47.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.40 $52.79
Premium $4.78 $28.48 $56.95
Diesel $5.62 $33.52 $67.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Dock Junction. The current time is 19:19:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.