Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Night in Sandy Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Lawrenceville, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy Springs, GA
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Lawrenceville, GA
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Trip Overview
Sandy Springs, GA to Lawrenceville, GA is 25.7 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Interstate Highway 85 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Georgia. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it ideal for a quick commute or a brief errand. Given its proximity and short duration, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate Highway 85 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| University Parkway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| West Pike Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hammond Drive Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Duluth Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Johnson Ferry Road Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Interstate Highway 85
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Lawrenceville, GA.
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
2
Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Glenridge Drive Northeast
4
Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hammond Drive Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Peachtree Dunwoody Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
392 ft
·
16 sec
·
Peachtree Dunwoody Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge onto I 285
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
525 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
12
Merge onto I 85
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
13
Continue on I 85
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 106
Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
15
Continue on GA 316
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
University Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward GA 120: Lawrenceville, Duluth
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
355 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Toward GA 120: Lawrenceville, Duluth
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto GA 120
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Duluth Highway
19
Continue on GA 120
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pike Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on GA 120
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Crogan Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
GA 20
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 85 North: Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Roa...
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward GA 120: Lawrenceville, Duluth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 120: Lawrenceville, Duluth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.64 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Lawrenceville, GA
Night in Lawrenceville on Sunday
Local time
9:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
36m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 55% of the route on major roads like Interstate Highway 85 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 8.8 miles on Interstate Highway 85, which means you'll be merging and navigating faster traffic for a significant portion. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so expect to transition from higher-speed travel to more local roads as you approach your destination in Lawrenceville.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Interstate Highway 85.
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 7.7 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 12 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,091 ft
914 ft
Total Climb
329 ft
Total Descent
354 ft
Highest Point
1,091 ft
Elevation Range
176 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sandy Springs, GA and Lawrenceville, GA, road signs point toward Athens and Duluth.
Athens
18.5 mi in
|
~24m
Duluth
23.6 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Starting in Sandy Springs, GA
Full guide →Founded 2005
Arriving in Lawrenceville, GA
Full guide →Founded 1821
Lawrenceville is a city in Georgia, on the outskirts of Metro Atlanta.
Top landmarks
- • Gwinnett County Courthouse — county courthouse in Lawrenceville, United States of America
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 36m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 8.8 miles on Interstate Highway 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 Lawrenceville, 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Lawrenceville, 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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