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

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Dock Junction, GA is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.06 mi
03h 35m
Flight
141.57 mi
227.83 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Minnesota.

Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
163.06 mi
Kilometers
262.42 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dock Junction
Tue, May 12, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Wed, May 13, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-05-12T19:55
Arrive Dock Junction
Tue, May 12, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnesota
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
Pearson
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

From Minnesota
81.5 mi
01h 48m
To Dock Junction
81.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Fain Street

    8 m · 9 sec · South Fain Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 28 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodmen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodmen Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Tifton Highway

    23 mi · 33 min · Tifton Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Street West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 7th Street West

  7. 7

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    140 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street

    664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Brunswick Highway

    23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1040 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Blythe Island Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blythe Island Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Jacksonville Highway

    1116 ft · 17 sec · Old Jacksonville Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Blythe Island HWY

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Blythe Island HWY

  25. 25

    Continue on Blythe Island Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Jacksonville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Jacksonville Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Blythe Island Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Picket Landing Drive

    123 m · 18 sec · Picket Landing Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Picket Landing Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street East
68.8 mi · 42%
Brunswick Highway
47.8 mi · 29%
Tifton Highway
23 mi · 14%
Carswell Avenue
3.69 mi · 2%
Blythe Island Highway
2.95 mi · 2%
Old Jacksonville Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

5th Street East

Continue straight

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
01h 48m from Minnesota
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Dock Junction?

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Minnesota and 81.6 miles from Dock Junction.

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 21.5 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Minnesota and Dock Junction. Straight-line distance: 141.57 mi (227.83 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Dock Junction

#2 Dock Junction

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

Population7,721
Coordinates31.2024500, -81.5167700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Dock Junction (-81.51677, 31.20245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
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
5.75 gal
21.78 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
11.5 gal · 43.56 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.47 $50.93
Premium $4.78 $27.47 $54.95
Diesel $5.62 $32.34 $64.68

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 Minnesota and Dock Junction. The current time is 19:55:21.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.