How far is Smyrna, GA from Lawrenceville, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Lawrenceville, GA is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Lawrenceville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Lawrenceville.
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Start on Buckhead Road
31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road
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Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn right onto Athens Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Athens Highway
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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 Bostwick Road
16.3 mi · 25 min · Bostwick Road
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Turn right onto James Huff Road
2435 ft · 49 sec · James Huff Road
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Continue on Unisia Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Unisia Drive
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
24 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
1925 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 81 North: Lawrenceville, Winder
114 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Lawrenceville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lawrenceville Road
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Continue on Lawrenceville Highway
1642 ft · 33 sec · Lawrenceville Highway
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Continue on Loganville Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Loganville Highway
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Continue on Grayson Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Grayson Highway
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Continue on South Clayton Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Clayton Street
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Turn right onto East Crogan Street
36 m · 4 sec · East Crogan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Crogan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Lawrenceville.
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.
Bostwick Road
Turn right onto Bostwick Road
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Smyrna and Partly Cloudy near Lawrenceville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Lawrenceville?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 25.1 miles from Smyrna and 25.2 miles from Lawrenceville.
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 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Smyrna and Partly Cloudy near Lawrenceville.
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 Smyrna and Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 41.63 mi (67 km).
#1 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Lawrenceville (-83.98796, 33.95621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
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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