How far is Lawrenceville, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Lawrenceville, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceville and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville and Smyrna.
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Start on East Crogan Street
572 ft · 22 sec · East Crogan Street
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Take the ramp right
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
2108 ft · 51 sec · Jackson Street
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Take the exit right
45 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scenic Highway
2110 ft · 52 sec · Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Grayson Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Grayson Highway
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Continue on Loganville Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Loganville Highway
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Continue on Lawrenceville Highway
1642 ft · 31 sec · Lawrenceville Highway
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Continue on Lawrenceville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrenceville Road
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Turn left onto Atlanta Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Highway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1544 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
157 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Unisia Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Unisia Drive
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Continue on James Huff Road
2435 ft · 52 sec · James Huff Road
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Turn left
16.3 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Sandy Creek Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Sandy Creek Road
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Turn right onto Athens Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Athens Highway
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Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn right onto Buckhead Road
31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceville and Smyrna.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
16.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Lawrenceville and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceville to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Lawrenceville and 33.5 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lawrenceville and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 41.63 mi (67 km).
#1 Lawrenceville
City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 30,842 |
| Coordinates | 33.9562100, -83.9879600 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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