How far is Darien, GA from Cox, GA?

The driving distance from Darien, GA to Cox, GA is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.86 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.63 mi
15.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.63 mi
Kilometers
15.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.86 mi
Kilometers
17.48 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cox
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Darien
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Darien
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Cox
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Darien
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Country Club Estates
GA

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

From Darien
5.4 mi
00h 09m
To Cox
5.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Darien and Cox.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Darien and Cox.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Walton Street

    58 m · 3 sec · North Walton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Way

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Way

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Townsend Cox Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Townsend Cox Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cox Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Cox Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Possum Point Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Possum Point Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Possum Point Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Darien and Cox.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cox Road
4.31 mi · 40%
Townsend Cox Road
1.18 mi · 11%
North Way
1.06 mi · 10%
North Walton Street
0.04 mi
Possum Point Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Cox Road

Continue on Cox Road

4.31 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Club Estates
00h 09m from Darien
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Darien and Sunny near Cox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Darien to Cox?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Country Club Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Darien and 5.4 miles from Cox.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Darien and Sunny near Cox.

Stop Ideas Near Country Club Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Club Estates, 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 Country Club Estates.

RAIL

Jesup

59 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

97 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Savannah

101 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Darien and Cox. Straight-line distance: 9.63 mi (15.5 km).

Darien

#1 Darien

City in and the county seat of McIntosh County, Georgia, United States

Population1,846
Coordinates31.3702300, -81.4339900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cox

Cox is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.4552200, -81.5634400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Darien (-81.43399, 31.37023)
End: Cox (-81.56344, 31.45522)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.01
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.51 $3.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.68 $3.37
Premium $4.78 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.62 $2.14 $4.27

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Darien and Cox. The current time is 03:11:54.

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.