Great Smoky Mountains to Lawrenceville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

117.8 miles 189.6 km · straight line
147.3 miles estimated 237 km · driving distance
2h 58min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Lawrenceville?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Lawrenceville is 117.8 miles (189.6 km) as the crow flies. Lawrenceville is located SSW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 147.3 miles, taking about 2h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Lawrenceville in Georgia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Smoky Mountains and Lawrenceville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Great Smoky Mountains to Lawrenceville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 58min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 34min $12–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 49min $18–$52* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Lawrenceville

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Lawrenceville
33.96°N, 83.99°W
America/New_York
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 39 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 211.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients