How far is Cardinal Lake Estates, GA from Buford, GA?
The driving distance from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Buford, GA is about 16.2 miles (26 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 Cardinal Lake Estates and Buford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cardinal Lake Estates and Buford.
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Start on Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
66 m · 11 sec · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
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Turn right onto Mockingbird Circle
930 ft · 46 sec · Mockingbird Circle
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Turn left onto Blue Jay Drive Northwest
904 ft · 41 sec · Blue Jay Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Davenport Road Northwest
2306 ft · 1 min · Davenport Road Northwest
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Continue on Davenport Road Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Davenport Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Buford Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Buford Highway
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Turn left onto Sugarloaf Parkway
993 ft · 26 sec · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
7.9 mi · 11 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard
784 ft · 26 sec · R H Smith Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Broad Street Northeast
135 m · 12 sec · East Broad Street Northeast
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Continue on East Shadburn Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Shadburn Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street Northeast
527 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street Northeast
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Turn right onto South Harris Street
44 m · 9 sec · South Harris Street
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cardinal Lake Estates and Buford.
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.
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
7.93 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cardinal Lake Estates and Sunny near Buford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cardinal Lake Estates to Buford?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 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 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates and 9.2 miles from Buford.
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 4 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 $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cardinal Lake Estates and Sunny near Buford.
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 Cardinal Lake Estates and Buford. Straight-line distance: 12.25 mi (19.72 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Buford
City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,750 |
| Coordinates | 34.1206600, -84.0043500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.004345, 34.120674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
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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