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Trip from Lawrenceville, GA to Marietta, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

39 mi

63 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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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Trip Overview

Traveling from Lawrenceville to Marietta covers a 39-mile stretch that typically takes about 52 minutes to navigate. Because this route is entirely within the Southeast region of Georgia, you won't experience significant shifts in climate or geography during your transit. Expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the journey, making it a very affordable trip to complete in a single day. You will primarily utilize I-85, the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, and the Atlanta Bypass, also known as The Perimeter, to bridge the two cities. Given the short duration, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay, as the drive is straightforward enough to handle in one go. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two suburban hubs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 12 mi 14m
I 85 9 mi 9m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway 4.8 mi 5m
University Parkway 4.5 mi 6m
North Marietta Parkway 1.8 mi 3m
East Pike Street 1.4 mi 3m
Duluth Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Church Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter — 12 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 20

0.1 mi · 33 sec · East Crogan Street
Use the left lane.
2

Turn left onto GA 20; GA 124

368 ft · 16 sec · Buford Drive
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto GA 20

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Pike Street
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on GA 120

0.7 mi · 1 min · Duluth Highway
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward GA 316: Atlanta Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto GA 316

4.5 mi · 6 min · University Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 85 South: Atlanta
8

Merge onto I 85

9.0 mi · 9 min · I 85
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 95B Toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 285

12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Exit 20 Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 75

4.8 mi · 5 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Exit 265 Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto GA 120 ALT

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Turn left onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Church Street
Use the left lane.
19

Arrive at destination

West Park Square

Where to Stop

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

city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dunwoody, GA

20 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

Vinings, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dunwoody, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Lawrenceville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 17 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
17 mi into trip | ~22m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 95B Toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingh...
8
17.6 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
8
30.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20 Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
30.4 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
31.3 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.10 one way

$12.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.67 $13.34
premium $4.70 $7.22 $14.44
diesel $5.61 $8.61 $17.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.87
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.41 $1.56
EV Truck/SUV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Late night in Lawrenceville on Sunday

Local time

3:36 AM

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

Marietta, GA

Late night in Marietta on Sunday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

34 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

52m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This 39-mile drive is a classic mix of high-speed interstate travel and local highway navigation. Since the route consists of 100% highway driving, you should be prepared for a consistent flow of traffic rather than slow-paced backroads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Atlanta Bypass, where you will cover 12 miles of the Perimeter. The road’s personality shifts from the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway onto the faster-paced interstate segments, requiring you to stay alert during the transition. Expect a functional, commuter-focused experience behind the wheel that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over scenic meandering.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 39 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,124 ft 884 ft

Total Climb

514 ft

Total Descent

456 ft

Highest Point

1,124 ft

~39 mi in

Elevation Range

240 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lawrenceville, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.

Birmingham

17 mi in | ~22m

Chattanooga

30.1 mi in | ~39m

About the Cities

Starting in Lawrenceville, GA

Full guide →

Lawrenceville is a city in Georgia, on the outskirts of Metro Atlanta.

Arriving in Marietta, GA

Full guide →

Marietta is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta. It is the fourth largest city in the state. Dobbins Air Reserve Base on the south side of town and a Lockheed Martin manufacturing plant are among the major industries in the city.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marietta, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marietta, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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