How far is Atlanta, GA from Dock Junction, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Dock Junction, GA is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Dock Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Dock Junction.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
2418 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 South, US 341 South: Brunswick
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jesup Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Jesup Highway
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Turn right onto Blythe Isc
602 ft · 10 sec · Blythe Isc
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Continue on Blythe Island Highway
1852 ft · 45 sec · Blythe Island Highway
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Turn left onto Picket Landing Drive
123 m · 18 sec · Picket Landing Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Picket Landing Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Dock Junction.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 16 East
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156 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Dock Junction?
The road trip is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?
Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Atlanta and 151.7 miles from Dock Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 5:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.42 one way or $84.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dock Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Soperton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Dock Junction. Straight-line distance: 242.81 mi (390.76 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dock Junction
Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia
| Population | 7,721 |
| Coordinates | 31.2024500, -81.5167700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dock Junction (-81.51677, 31.20245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $42.42 | $84.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.43 | $94.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $51.17 | $102.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $60.23 | $120.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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