Trip from Dock Junction, GA to Minnesota, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

163.1 mi

262 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 23m ★

6 AM

3h 36m

8 AM

4h 1m

10 AM

3h 45m

12 PM

3h 42m

3 PM

3h 46m

5 PM

4h 0m

8 PM

3h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Dock Junction, GA

Jan van der Wolf

Minnesota, GA

Jesse Yuqui

Trip Overview

This 163.1-mile drive from Dock Junction, GA to Minnesota, GA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. You'll spend approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing US 82, US 319, and GA 33. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, this trip is an economical option for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. The route is designed for efficient travel, making it a practical choice for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop. Expect a consistent driving experience as you traverse these well-established state and federal highways.

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

81.6 miles from Dock Junction, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 82	105.5 mi	2h 15m
US 319	23 mi	33m
GA 33	10.2 mi	11m
Albany Highway	6.6 mi	7m
South Georgia Parkway	5.6 mi	6m
Carswell Avenue	3.7 mi	6m
Blythe Island Highway	3 mi	4m
Old Jacksonville Highway	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 82 — 105.5 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Picket Landing Drive

404 ft · 23 sec · Picket Landing Drive

Turn left onto GA 303

0.8 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway

Continue on GA 303

1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Jacksonville Highway

Continue on GA 303

1.0 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway

Continue on GA 303

1.4 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island HWY

Continue on GA 303

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Old Jacksonville Highway

Continue on GA 303

1.2 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway

Turn right onto US 82; GA 520

20 mi · 25 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.8 mi · 5 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.6 mi · 7 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

19 mi · 24 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 1 Business

1.2 mi · 1 min · Memorial Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Carswell Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Carswell Avenue

Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520

5.6 mi · 6 min · South Georgia Parkway

Continue on US 82; GA 520

6.6 mi · 7 min · Albany Highway

Continue on US 82; GA 520

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.6 mi · 5 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

21 mi · 24 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 18 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

2.5 mi · 5 min · US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 319; GA 35

173 ft · 10 sec · US 319; GA 35

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 319; GA 35

23 mi · 33 min · US 319; GA 35

Turn right onto Woodmen Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Woodmen Road

Turn right onto GA 33; GA 133

10 mi · 11 min · GA 33; GA 133

Turn sharp left onto CR 494

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

26 ft · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Arrive at destination

South Fain Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 35-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for an unscheduled stop if needed, as there's only one recommended stop along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 105.5 miles on US 82, where services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $26 is a good budget to plan around. A practical tip for this route is to ensure you have downloaded offline maps, as cell service can be spotty in some of the more rural sections between towns.

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 81.6 miles from Dock Junction, GA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.5 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 36 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.6 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dock Junction, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Dock Junction, GA

This is one driving day of about 163.1 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Dock Junction, 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 105.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Homerville, GA

82 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

Blackshear, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Homerville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.6 miles from Dock Junction, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tifton, Georgia

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.2

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293964100

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tifton, Georgia

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 128.2

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Facility Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brunswick, Georgia

2.9 mi

Beans & Strings

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moultrie, Georgia

3 mi

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.2

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293964100

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 128.2

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Facility Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Brunswick, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19125744590

Visit website

Beans & Strings

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 151.5

Moultrie, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12299850093

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 128.2

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Fulwood Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 128.2

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293913863

Visit website

Tifton Terminal Railway Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 128.2

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+12292565415

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 128.2

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12293915205

Visit website

Southern Forest World

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 58.3

Waycross, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19122854056

Visit website

Main Street Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 151.5

Moultrie, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 163.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 82; GA 520

Turn right onto US 82; GA 520

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | US 1 Business / Memorial Drive

Turn right onto US 1 Business / Memorial Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

128.8 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | US 319; GA 35

Take the exit onto US 319; GA 35

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

162.9 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road

Turn sharp left onto CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

163.1 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | South Fain Street

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.51 one way

$51.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$27.89	$55.78
premium	$4.70	$30.19	$60.37
diesel	$5.61	$36.01	$72.02

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: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.9	$17.13	$7.83
Efficient EV	40.8	$14.27	$6.52
EV Truck/SUV	65.2	$22.83	$10.44

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Dock Junction, GA

Late night in Dock Junction on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Minnesota, GA

Late night in Minnesota on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this 163.1-mile route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 89% of the drive taking place on these main roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 105.5 miles on US 82, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While largely highway, the progression through US 319 and GA 33 may introduce slight variations in road type and speed limits. This isn't a winding, technical drive, but rather a direct path designed for covering ground efficiently across Georgia's landscape.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 105.5 mi on US 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US 319. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near US 82; GA 520.

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 35m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (US 82; GA 520): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.1 miles (US 1 Business / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 128.8 miles (US 319; GA 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 163.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 105.5 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Minnesota, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Dock Junction, GA to Minnesota, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

E41 Coffee & Burgers

7 Brew Coffee

E41 Coffee & Burgers

7 Brew Coffee

Facility Coffee

Beans & Strings

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Circle K Charging Station

Circle K Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Fulwood Park

Tifton Terminal Railway Museum

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture

Southern Forest World

Main Street Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dock Junction, GA

Minnesota, GA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 35m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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