How far is Buford, GA from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA?
The driving distance from Buford, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buford and Cardinal Lake Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buford and Cardinal Lake Estates.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Harris Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Harris Street
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Turn left onto Garnett Street
124 m · 13 sec · Garnett Street
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Turn right onto Buford Highway Northeast
2792 ft · 53 sec · Buford Highway Northeast
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Turn left onto South Lee Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lee Street
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Turn left onto Buford Drive
2014 ft · 51 sec · Buford Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120: Duluth, Lawrenceville
2222 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 120 East: Duluth, Lawrenceville
1341 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Duluth Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Duluth Highway
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Turn left onto Meadow Lark Drive Northwest
2412 ft · 2 min · Meadow Lark Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Robin Lane Northwest
525 ft · 25 sec · Robin Lane Northwest
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Turn right onto Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
1357 ft · 60 sec · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buford and Cardinal Lake Estates.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left
4.98 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Buford and Mostly Sunny near Cardinal Lake Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buford to Cardinal Lake Estates?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Suwanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Buford and 7.7 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buford and Mostly Sunny near Cardinal Lake Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Suwanee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suwanee.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buford and Cardinal Lake Estates. Straight-line distance: 12.25 mi (19.72 km).
#1 Buford
City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,750 |
| Coordinates | 34.1206600, -84.0043500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cardinal Lake Estates
Cardinal Lake Estates is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9806600, -84.1357500 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cardinal Lake Estates (-84.13575, 33.98066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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