How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Dock Junction, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Dock Junction, GA is about 317.8 miles (511.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Dock Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Dock Junction.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector
1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
2418 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 South, US 341 South: Brunswick
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jesup Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Jesup Highway
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Turn right onto Blythe Isc
602 ft · 10 sec · Blythe Isc
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Continue on Blythe Island Highway
1852 ft · 45 sec · Blythe Island Highway
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Turn left 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 Sandy Springs and Dock Junction.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 16 East
Continue straight
156 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs to Dock Junction?
The road trip is about 317.8 miles (511.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 158.9 miles from Dock Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 5:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.40 one way or $88.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dock Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Soperton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soperton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Dock Junction. Straight-line distance: 251.25 mi (404.34 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $44.40 | $88.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $49.65 | $99.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $53.56 | $107.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $63.05 | $126.09 |
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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