How far is Duluth, GA from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA?

The driving distance from Duluth, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.39 mi
00h 05m
Flight
1.62 mi
2.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.62 mi
Kilometers
2.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.39 mi
Kilometers
3.84 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cardinal Lake Estates
Thu, Apr 16, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Duluth
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duluth
2026-04-16T00:36
Arrive Cardinal Lake Estates
Thu, Apr 16, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Duluth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkeley Lake
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

From Duluth
1.2 mi
00h 02m
To Cardinal Lake Estates
1.2 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Duluth and Cardinal Lake Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Duluth and Cardinal Lake Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lawrenceville Street

    138 m · 11 sec · West Lawrenceville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Duluth Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Duluth Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Meadow Lark Drive Northwest

    2412 ft · 2 min · Meadow Lark Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Robin Lane Northwest

    525 ft · 25 sec · Robin Lane Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

    1357 ft · 60 sec · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duluth and Cardinal Lake Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
291.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duluth Highway
1.48 mi · 62%
Meadow Lark Drive Northwest
0.46 mi · 19%
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
0.26 mi · 11%
Robin Lane Northwest
0.1 mi · 4%
West Lawrenceville Street
0.09 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Duluth Highway

Continue on Duluth Highway

1.48 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
1.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkeley Lake
00h 02m from Duluth
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Duluth 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 Duluth to Cardinal Lake Estates?

The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?

Berkeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Duluth and 1.2 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.32 one way or $0.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duluth and Mostly Sunny near Cardinal Lake Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkeley Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Lake.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

47 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

103 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duluth and Cardinal Lake Estates. Straight-line distance: 1.62 mi (2.6 km).

Duluth

#1 Duluth

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population29,676
Coordinates34.0028800, -84.1446400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cardinal Lake Estates

Cardinal Lake Estates is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9806600, -84.1357500
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Duluth (-84.14464, 34.00288)
End: Cardinal Lake Estates (-84.13575, 33.98066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.08 gal
0.32 L · about $0.32
Round trip
$0.63
0.16 gal · 0.64 L
Estimated CO2
0.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1.4 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.32 $0.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.35 $0.71
Premium $4.78 $0.38 $0.76
Diesel $5.62 $0.45 $0.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Duluth and Cardinal Lake Estates. The current time is 00:36:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.