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Lawrenceville, Georgia

Lawrenceville is a city in and the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. It is a suburb of Atlanta, located about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Georgia, United States.
  • Served by Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU).

History

Lawrenceville is a city in and the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. It is a suburb of Atlanta, located about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta. It was incorporated on December 15, 1821. As of the 2020 census, the population of Lawrenceville was 30,629.

Airports

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) 19 mi to the centre
Atlanta, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) 2.4 mi to the centre
Lawrenceville, GA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Barrow County Airport (WDR) 19 mi to the centre
Winder, GA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) 24 mi to the centre
Gainesville, GA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lenora Airport 10 mi to the centre
Snellville, GA, US
Outdoor
Whispering Pines Airport 12 mi to the centre
Conyers, GA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Lawrenceville, Georgia
Lawrenceville, Georgia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lawrenceville, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Gwinnett County Transit
Bus · Gwinnett County, Georgia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach