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Trip from Lawrenceville, GA to Smyrna, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

50.6 mi

81 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Lawrenceville, GA

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Downtown Smyrna, GA, GA

Smyrna, GA

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Trip Overview

This 50.6-mile drive from Lawrenceville, GA to Smyrna, GA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 17 minutes. Primarily utilizing GA 83 and US 78, this route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of around $8, this journey is quite budget-friendly. The Southeast region provides the backdrop for this accessible drive, connecting two points within Georgia. Plan to spend your time enjoying the destination rather than worrying about a lengthy or complicated journey.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with approximately 50% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on GA 83, US 78, and Loganville Highway, offering a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.3 miles on GA 83, allowing for a sustained period of travel without frequent turns. This blend of road types means you won't be stuck in monotonous highway driving for the entire trip, nor will you be navigating constant turns on local roads. It provides a comfortable balance for covering the distance.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (GA 20 / Grayson Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | GA 20 / Grayson Highway

Turn left onto GA 20 / Grayson Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
10.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 78; GA 10; GA 81 / Atlanta Highway

Turn left onto US 78; GA 10; GA 81 / Atlanta Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
44.5 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 129; US 441; GA 24 / Athens Highway

Turn right onto US 129; US 441; GA 24 / Athens Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 83 16.3 mi 25m
US 78 8.8 mi 12m
Loganville Highway 4.1 mi 6m
Grayson Highway 4.1 mi 6m
Atlanta Highway 4 mi 5m
Sandy Creek Road 3.2 mi 4m
Athens Highway 3.1 mi 4m
Greensboro Road 3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: GA 83 — 16.3 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville, GA and Smyrna, GA.

1

Start on GA 20

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East Crogan Street
2

Take the ramp

155 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto Jackson Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Jackson Street
4

Take the exit

147 ft · 3 sec
Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto GA 124

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Scenic Highway
6

Turn left onto GA 20

4.1 mi · 6 min · Grayson Highway
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on GA 20

4.1 mi · 6 min · Loganville Highway
8

Continue on GA 20

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Lawrenceville Highway
9

Continue on GA 20

1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrenceville Road
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto US 78; GA 10; GA 81

4.0 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 78; GA 10

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 78; GA 10
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 78; GA 10

7.1 mi · 9 min · US 78; GA 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 78; GA 10

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 78; GA 10
14

Continue on US 78; GA 10

515 ft · 8 sec · US 78; GA 10
15

Turn right onto GA 83

0.8 mi · 1 min · Unisia Drive
16

Continue on GA 83

0.5 mi · 52 sec · James Huff Road
17

Turn left onto GA 83

16 mi · 25 min · GA 83
18

Turn left onto Sandy Creek Road

3.2 mi · 4 min · Sandy Creek Road
19

Turn right onto US 129; US 441; GA 24

3.1 mi · 4 min · Athens Highway
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto US 278; GA 12

3.0 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
21

Turn right onto Buckhead Road

103 ft · 2 sec · Buckhead Road
22

Arrive at destination

Buckhead Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.3 mi from Lawrenceville, GA · 39m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, GA

25 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Grayson, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monroe, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Lawrenceville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Smyrna, GA

The final approach into Smyrna, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.91 one way

$15.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.65 $17.30
premium $4.70 $9.36 $18.73
diesel $5.61 $11.17 $22.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Lawrenceville, GA

Afternoon in Lawrenceville on Thursday

Local time

12:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

SW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Smyrna, GA

Afternoon in Smyrna on Thursday

Local time

12:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

SW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

49°F

Monroe, GA

25 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lawrenceville, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 83, US 78, Loganville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Lawrenceville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (GA 20 / Grayson Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lawrenceville, GA to Smyrna, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.

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