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

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Dock Junction, GA is about 329.3 miles (530 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.31 mi
06h 06m
Flight
255.93 mi
411.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.93 mi
Kilometers
411.88 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.31 mi
Kilometers
529.97 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dock Junction
Wed, May 13, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Wed, May 13, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Dock Junction
Wed, May 13, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Alpharetta
164.7 mi
03h 03m
To Dock Junction
164.6 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Alpharetta and Dock Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2314 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 South, US 341 South: Brunswick

    2129 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jesup Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Jesup Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Blythe Isc

    602 ft · 10 sec · Blythe Isc

  20. 20

    Continue on Blythe Island Highway

    1852 ft · 45 sec · Blythe Island Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Picket Landing Drive

    123 m · 18 sec · Picket Landing Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Picket Landing Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 48%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 20%
I 95 South
62.7 mi · 19%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 3%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.4 mi
255.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
03h 03m from Alpharetta
Leave By
11:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta to Dock Junction?

The road trip is about 329.3 miles (530 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.7 miles from Alpharetta and 164.6 miles from Dock Junction.

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

The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.03 one way or $92.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dock Junction.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Dock Junction. Straight-line distance: 255.93 mi (411.88 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Dock Junction

#2 Dock Junction

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

Population7,721
Coordinates31.2024500, -81.5167700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Dock Junction (-81.51677, 31.20245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.62 gal
43.99 L · about $46.03
Round trip
$92.05
23.24 gal · 87.98 L
Estimated CO2
103.3 kg one way
Round trip: 206.5 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $46.03 $92.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $51.46 $102.93
Premium $4.78 $55.52 $111.04
Diesel $5.62 $65.35 $130.70

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 Alpharetta and Dock Junction. The current time is 19:19:36.

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.