Origin
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Friday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Dock Junction, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
168.9 mi
272 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, GA
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Dock Junction, GA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
Albany, GA to Dock Junction, GA is 168.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m via North Front Street, West Broad Avenue, and South Broadway Street, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given that it's entirely on surface roads and takes less than four hours, it's a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning. You'll be navigating local streets for the majority of the trip, so expect a more grounded experience than a highway cruise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.5 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 120.3 mi | 2h 34m |
| Brunswick Highway | 23.5 mi | 31m |
| Sylvester Highway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Carswell Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Blythe Island Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Old Jacksonville Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 120.3 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Dock Junction, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Pine Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
75 ft
·
5 sec
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North Front Street
3
Continue on North Front Street
510 ft
·
14 sec
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North Front Street
4
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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West Broad Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
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South Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 19 Business; US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
8.5 mi
·
11 min
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Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
11 mi
·
15 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi
·
18 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
26 mi
·
32 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
25 mi
·
29 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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Carswell Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 1 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn straight
459 ft
·
20 sec
18
Merge onto US 82; GA 520
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Reynolds Street
19
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Brunswick Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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US 82; GA 520
21
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.4 mi
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11 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 82; GA 520
23
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.7 mi
·
7 min
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US 82; GA 520
24
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto GA 303
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Blythe Island Highway
26
Continue on GA 303
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old Jacksonville Highway
27
Continue on GA 303
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Blythe Island HWY
28
Continue on GA 303
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Blythe Island Highway
29
Continue on GA 303
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Jacksonville Highway
30
Continue on GA 303
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Blythe Island Highway
31
Turn right onto Picket Landing Drive
404 ft
·
17 sec
·
Picket Landing Drive
32
Arrive at destination
Picket Landing Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, 1-day trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Albany, GA in the morning will give you ample time to reach Dock Junction, GA with a comfortable buffer. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick pit stop or a more leisurely break. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $26, and plan your stops accordingly, especially since you'll be on surface roads for the entire 168.9 miles. This route is best suited for those who prefer to stay off the interstate and experience local routes.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.5 miles from Albany, GA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.5 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dock Junction, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Albany, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, GA
This is one driving day of about 168.9 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Albany, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 120.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.5 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 110 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pine Avenue
Depart onto Pine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Front Street
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Front Street
Right onto North Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
110 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
Carswell Avenue
Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.88 one way
$51.76 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
| premium | $4.64 | $30.83 | $61.67 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.73 | $8.11 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.65 | $10.81 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dock Junction, GA
Afternoon in Dock Junction on Friday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Douglas, GA
84 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 168.9
View on nps.gov
Cumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
$15
near mile 163.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. You'll primarily be on North Front Street, West Broad Avenue, and South Broadway Street. With no highway share, expect to navigate through towns and potentially encounter more traffic signals and local intersections. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, but the 3h 45m duration suggests a consistent pace through varied local environments.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 120.3 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Brunswick Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
349 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
166 ft
Total Descent
361 ft
Highest Point
349 ft
~24.1 mi in
Elevation Range
343 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, GA
Full guide →Founded 1836
Albany is a city of 72,000 people (2019) in Dougherty County in Georgia's Plantation Midlands region. It is part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations. During 1961–1962, African Americans in Albany played a prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement, founding the Albany Movement, a desegregation and voters' rights coalition formed in 1961. Ray Charles, the singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, was born here, and is remembered in a park with a statue.
Top landmarks
- • Albany Municipal Auditorium — concert hall and multi-use auditorium in Albany, Georgia
- • Old St. Teresa Catholic Church — church building in Albany, United States of America
- • United States Post Office and Courthouse — historic building in Albany, Georgia
Arriving in Dock Junction, GA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 168.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 120.3 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Frederica National Monument and Cumberland Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Dock Junction, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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