How far is Lawrenceville, GA from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA?
The driving distance from Lawrenceville, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceville and Cardinal Lake Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville and Cardinal Lake Estates.
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Start on East Crogan Street
689 ft · 33 sec · East Crogan Street
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Turn left onto Buford Drive
112 m · 17 sec · Buford Drive
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Turn left onto East Pike Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Pike Street
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Continue on Duluth Highway
7.3 mi · 12 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 Lawrenceville 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.
Duluth Highway
Continue on Duluth Highway
7.32 mi · 00h 12m
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 Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville to Cardinal Lake Estates?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Lawrenceville and 4.9 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawrenceville and Mostly Sunny near Cardinal Lake Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Duluth
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 Duluth.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Cardinal Lake Estates. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.9 km).
#1 Lawrenceville
City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 30,842 |
| Coordinates | 33.9562100, -83.9879600 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
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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