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

The driving distance from Snellville, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
13.71 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.81 mi
17.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.71 mi
Kilometers
22.06 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cardinal Lake Estates
Thu, Apr 16, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Snellville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snellville
2026-04-16T00:37
Arrive Cardinal Lake Estates
Thu, Apr 16, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Snellville
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
Lilburn
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Snellville
6.8 mi
00h 12m
To Cardinal Lake Estates
6.8 mi
00h 12m

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 Snellville and Cardinal Lake Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Highway

    27 m · 4 sec · Scenic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Norcross Road

    1006 ft · 34 sec · Old Norcross Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Davenport Road Northwest

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Davenport Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Blue Jay Drive Northwest

    904 ft · 41 sec · Blue Jay Drive Northwest

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mockingbird Circle

    930 ft · 45 sec · Mockingbird Circle

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

    50 m · 7 sec · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

    16 m · 2 sec · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snellville 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Parkway
7.09 mi · 52%
Pleasant Hill Road
3.76 mi · 27%
Davenport Road Northwest
1.17 mi · 9%
Scenic Highway
1.11 mi · 8%
Old Norcross Road
0.19 mi · 1%
Mockingbird Circle
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Parkway

Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway

7.09 mi · 00h 11m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lilburn
00h 12m from Snellville
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Snellville 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 Snellville to Cardinal Lake Estates?

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Lilburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Snellville and 6.8 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lilburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lilburn, 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 Lilburn.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

53 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

107 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snellville and Cardinal Lake Estates. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.39 km).

Snellville

#1 Snellville

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population20,185
Coordinates33.8573300, -84.0199100
Altitude323
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: Snellville (-84.01991, 33.85733)
End: Cardinal Lake Estates (-84.13575, 33.98066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.83 L · about $1.90
Round trip
$3.80
0.96 gal · 3.66 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.90 $3.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.78 $2.29 $4.59
Diesel $5.62 $2.70 $5.40

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 Snellville and Cardinal Lake Estates. The current time is 00:37:05.

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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.