How far is Lawrenceville, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Lawrenceville, GA to Marietta, GA is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.53 mi
00h 48m
Flight
32.21 mi
51.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.21 mi
Kilometers
51.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62.01 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Mon, Apr 27, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceville
Mon, Apr 27, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceville
2026-04-27T10:47
Arrive Marietta
Mon, Apr 27, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Doraville
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Lawrenceville
19.5 mi
00h 24m
To Marietta
19 mi
00h 24m

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 Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 31%
I 85 South
10 mi · 26%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 12%
University Parkway
4.49 mi · 12%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 5%
East Pike Street
1.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

12 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 24m from Lawrenceville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lawrenceville and Partly Cloudy near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Lawrenceville and 19 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Doraville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Doraville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.7 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doraville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 32.21 mi (51.83 km).

Lawrenceville

#1 Lawrenceville

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

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

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: East Crogan Street (-83.987981, 33.956378)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.77
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.39 $10.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.78 $6.50 $13.00
Diesel $5.62 $7.65 $15.30

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 Marietta. The current time is 10:47:50.

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.