How far is Lawrenceville, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Lawrenceville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.22 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.37 mi
31.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.37 mi
Kilometers
31.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.22 mi
Kilometers
37.37 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Mon, Apr 27, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceville
Mon, Apr 27, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceville
2026-04-27T12:21
Arrive Alpharetta
Mon, Apr 27, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Lawrenceville
10.8 mi
00h 21m
To Alpharetta
12.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceville and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville and Alpharetta.

  1. 1

    Start on East Crogan Street

    689 ft · 33 sec · East Crogan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buford Drive

    112 m · 17 sec · Buford Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pike Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Pike Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Duluth Highway

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Duluth Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Lawrenceville Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McClure Bridge Road

    68 m · 7 sec · McClure Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road

    2853 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Howell Ferry Road

    1094 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Bridge Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Milton Parkway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceville and Alpharetta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duluth Highway
8.8 mi · 38%
State Bridge Road
4.78 mi · 21%
Old Milton Parkway
3.72 mi · 16%
East Pike Street
1.42 mi · 6%
Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 5%
McClure Bridge Road
0.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Duluth Highway

Continue on Duluth Highway

8.8 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 21m from Lawrenceville
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lawrenceville and Partly Cloudy near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceville to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Lawrenceville and 12.4 miles from Alpharetta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lawrenceville and Partly Cloudy near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duluth, 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 Duluth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 19.37 mi (31.17 km).

Lawrenceville

#1 Lawrenceville

City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population30,842
Coordinates33.9562100, -83.9879600
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: East Crogan Street (-83.987981, 33.956378)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.78 $3.92 $7.84
Diesel $5.62 $4.61 $9.22

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 · Apr 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceville and Alpharetta. The current time is 12:21:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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