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

The driving distance from Dock Junction, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.18 mi
02h 53m
Flight
141.57 mi
227.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.57 mi
Kilometers
227.83 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.18 mi
Kilometers
262.61 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Tue, May 12, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Dock Junction
Wed, May 13, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dock Junction
2026-05-12T19:20
Arrive Minnesota
Tue, May 12, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dock Junction
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pearson
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

From Dock Junction
81.5 mi
01h 26m
To Minnesota
81.7 mi
01h 26m

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
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Picket Landing Drive

    123 m · 24 sec · Picket Landing Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blythe Island Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Jacksonville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Jacksonville Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Blythe Island Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Blythe Island HWY

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Blythe Island HWY

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Jacksonville Highway

    1116 ft · 17 sec · Old Jacksonville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Blythe Island Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blythe Island Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    19.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    19 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

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    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    5.1 mi · 6 min

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    4.6 mi · 5 min

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    4.5 mi · 6 min

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    20.5 mi · 25 min

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    1.1 km · 1 min

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    1.1 mi · 2 min

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    15.2 mi · 19 min

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    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    23 mi · 33 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Woodmen Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodmen Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

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    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Highway
64.3 mi · 39%
Blythe Island Highway
31.3 mi · 19%
South Georgia Parkway
5.58 mi · 3%
Carswell Avenue
3.68 mi · 2%
Old Jacksonville Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Blythe Island HWY
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

23 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
01h 26m from Dock Junction
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dock Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Dock Junction and 81.7 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dock Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minnesota.

Stop Ideas Near Pearson

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dock Junction and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 141.57 mi (227.83 km).

Dock Junction

#1 Dock Junction

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

Population7,721
Coordinates31.2024500, -81.5167700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Picket Landing Drive (-81.516764, 31.202445)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.8 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.63
11.52 gal · 43.6 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.82 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.78 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.62 $32.39 $64.79

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 Minnesota. The current time is 19:20:26.

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.