How far is Lawrenceville, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Lawrenceville, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
23.59 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.88 mi
32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.88 mi
Kilometers
32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.59 mi
Kilometers
37.97 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Mon, Apr 27, 12:56 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceville
Mon, Apr 27, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceville
2026-04-27T12:24
Arrive Dunwoody
Mon, Apr 27, 12:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Lawrenceville
11.8 mi
00h 16m
To Dunwoody
11.8 mi
00h 16m

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 Dunwoody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Duluth Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward GA 316: Atlanta

    976 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · University Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Cotillion Drive

    2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
10 mi · 42%
University Parkway
4.49 mi · 19%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.27 mi · 10%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.54 mi · 7%
East Pike Street
1.42 mi · 6%
North Shallowford Road
0.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

8.99 mi · 00h 10m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 16m from Lawrenceville
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lawrenceville and Partly Cloudy near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Lawrenceville and 11.8 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 19.88 mi (32 km).

Lawrenceville

#1 Lawrenceville

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

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

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: East Crogan Street (-83.987981, 33.956378)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.58
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.29 $6.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.68 $7.35
Premium $4.78 $3.97 $7.93
Diesel $5.62 $4.67 $9.34

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 Dunwoody. The current time is 12:24:01.

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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.