How far is Columbus, GA from Dock Junction, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Dock Junction, GA is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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 and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Dock Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Dock Junction.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Victory Drive
16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Wall Street
16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street
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Continue on North Parrott Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
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Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Albany Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
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Turn straight onto Highway Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street
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Continue on Albany Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
2165 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
15.3 mi · 22 min · Sylvester Highway
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Continue straight
17.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on 5th Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25.7 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn straight
140 m · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street
664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street
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Continue on Brunswick Highway
23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1040 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Blythe Island Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Blythe Island Highway
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Continue on Old Jacksonville Highway
1116 ft · 17 sec · Old Jacksonville Highway
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Continue on Blythe Island HWY
1.4 mi · 2 min · Blythe Island HWY
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Continue on Blythe Island Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway
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Continue on Old Jacksonville Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Jacksonville Highway
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Continue on Blythe Island Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway
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Turn right 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 Columbus and Dock Junction.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
5th Street East
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25.7 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus 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 Columbus to Dock Junction?
The road trip is about 253.9 miles (408.6 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?
Tifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Columbus and 127.1 miles from Dock Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.49 one way or $70.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dock Junction.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Dock Junction. Straight-line distance: 221.51 mi (356.49 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $35.49 | $70.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.68 | $79.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.39 | $100.78 |
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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