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

The driving distance from Dock Junction, GA to Macon, GA is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
188.19 mi
03h 17m
Flight
167.84 mi
270.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.84 mi
Kilometers
270.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.19 mi
Kilometers
302.87 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Dock Junction
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dock Junction
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Macon
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dock Junction
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
Pulaski
GA

Town in Candler County, Georgia, United States

From Dock Junction
110.6 mi
01h 38m
To Macon
77.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Picket Landing Drive

    123 m · 20 sec · Picket Landing Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blythe Island Highway

    1852 ft · 40 sec · Blythe Island Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Blythe Isc

    602 ft · 19 sec · Blythe Isc

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Jesup Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New Jesup Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.3 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    720 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155 mi · 83%
I 95 North
62.9 mi · 33%
New Jesup Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.58 mi
Blythe Island Highway
0.35 mi
Mulberry Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

155 mi · 02h 47m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
167.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pulaski
01h 38m from Dock Junction
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dock Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Pulaski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Dock Junction and 77.5 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dock Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Pulaski

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pulaski, 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 Pulaski.

RAIL

Savannah

84 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Jesup

87 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Yemassee

109 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dock Junction and Macon. Straight-line distance: 167.84 mi (270.11 km).

Dock Junction

#1 Dock Junction

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

Population7,721
Coordinates31.2024500, -81.5167700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Picket Landing Drive (-81.516764, 31.202445)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.14 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.60
13.28 gal · 50.28 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.30 $52.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.41 $58.82
Premium $4.78 $31.73 $63.45
Diesel $5.62 $37.34 $74.69

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 Dock Junction and Macon. The current time is 18:42:02.

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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.