How far is Norcross, GA from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA?
The driving distance from Norcross, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norcross and Cardinal Lake Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norcross and Cardinal Lake Estates.
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Start on South Peachtree Street
16 m · 4 sec · South Peachtree Street
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Turn left onto South Cemetery Street
1090 ft · 30 sec · South Cemetery Street
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Turn left onto Buford Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Buford Highway
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Turn right onto Creek Drive Northwest
1.4 km · 3 min · Creek Drive Northwest
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Continue on Blue Jay Drive Northwest
904 ft · 41 sec · Blue Jay Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mockingbird Circle
930 ft · 45 sec · Mockingbird Circle
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Turn left onto Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
50 m · 7 sec · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
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Continue on Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
16 m · 2 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 Norcross 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.
Buford Highway
Turn left onto Buford Highway
4.6 mi · 00h 07m
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 Norcross 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 Norcross to Cardinal Lake Estates?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 3 miles from Norcross and 3 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norcross 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Lake.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norcross and Cardinal Lake Estates. Straight-line distance: 5.23 mi (8.41 km).
#1 Norcross
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,003 |
| Coordinates | 33.9412100, -84.2135300 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
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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