Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Morning in Alpharetta on Monday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Dock Junction, GA
Drive Time
6h 6m
Distance
329.3 mi
530 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 54m
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6 AM
6h 6m
8 AM
6h 32m
10 AM
6h 15m
12 PM
6h 13m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpharetta, GA
Ramaz Bluashvili
Dock Junction, GA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Dock Junction, GA covers 329.3 miles and takes about 6h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Old Milton Parkway, Haynes Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.7 miles from Alpharetta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 6m drive with frequent turns across 329.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Dock Junction, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Milton Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Haynes Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Dock Junction, GA.
1
Start on Academy Street
138 ft
·
11 sec
·
Academy Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
4
Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 19 South, GA 400 South
6
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
7
Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
8
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
9
Continue on Downtown Connector
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
10
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
11
Keep slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon, Savannah
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
14
Continue straight
156 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
16
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 25 South, US 341 South: Brunswick
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 25 South, US 341 South: Brunswick
18
Merge slight left onto New Jesup Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jesup Highway
19
Turn right onto Blythe Isc
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Blythe Isc
20
Continue on Blythe Island Highway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Blythe Island Highway
21
Turn left onto Picket Landing Drive
404 ft
·
18 sec
·
Picket Landing Drive
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.7 miles from Alpharetta, GA, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.7 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dock Junction, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta, GA
This is one driving day of about 329.3 miles and 6h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alpharetta, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.7 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.7 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dock Junction, GA
The final approach into Dock Junction, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dock Junction, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.70 one way
$105.40 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $57.42 | $114.84 |
| premium | $4.78 | $61.94 | $123.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.16 | $146.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.58 | $15.81 |
| Efficient EV | 82.3 | 0 | $28.81 | $13.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.7 | 1 | $46.10 | $21.08 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Dock Junction on Monday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
26 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
6h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Dock Junction, GA covers 329.3 miles and takes about 6h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Old Milton Parkway, Haynes Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.7 miles from Alpharetta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Dock Junction, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alpharetta, GA to Dock Junction, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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