Origin
Lawrenceville, GA
Late night in Lawrenceville on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceville, GA to Springdale Estates, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceville, GA
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Springdale Estates, GA
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Trip Overview
This short, 15.5-mile drive from Lawrenceville, GA to Springdale Estates, GA will take you about 23 minutes to complete. It's an easy one-day trip, perfect for a quick local excursion within the Southeast region. You'll primarily be on I-85, University Parkway, and East Pike Street, with about 69% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a budget-friendly $2. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| University Parkway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| East Pike Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Duluth Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jimmy Carter Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lanier Boulevard Northwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Crogan Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Buford Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 6.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville, GA and Springdale Estates, 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
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 99
Toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
279 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 140 West: Norcross
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto GA 140
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Lanier Boulevard Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lanier Boulevard Northwest
13
Arrive at destination
Lanier Boulevard Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 20; GA 124 / Buford Drive
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 124 / Buford Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 20 / East Pike Street
Turn left onto GA 20 / East Pike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward GA 316: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 316: Atlanta
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99
Toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 140 West: Norcross
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 140 West: Norcross
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Springdale Estates, GA
Late night in Springdale Estates on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route. With 69% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, including a continuous 6.2-mile segment on I-85. While it's not a winding, technical road, the mix of interstate and arterial roads like University Parkway and East Pike Street provides a varied driving feel. This route is characterized by efficient travel, designed to get you to your destination without significant detours.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and University Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 20; GA 124 / Buford Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 20; GA 124 / Buford Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (GA 20 / East Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lawrenceville, GA
Full guide →Lawrenceville is a city in Georgia, on the outskirts of Metro Atlanta.
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 23m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on I 85. 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 Springdale Estates, 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 0.1 miles (GA 20; GA 124 / Buford Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (GA 20 / East Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Springdale Estates, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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