Trip from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Creek Drive Northwest, Spalding Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA?

The route from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

14m

Distance

6.8 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 13m ★

6 AM

0h 15m

8 AM

0h 17m

10 AM

0h 16m

12 PM

0h 15m

3 PM

0h 16m

5 PM

0h 17m

8 PM

0h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA covers 6.8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Creek Drive Northwest, Spalding Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 6.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

1.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway

Navigation decision point

5

2.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

6.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest

Turn right onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5

6.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | Triangle Drive Northwest

Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest

Navigation decision point

7

6.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest

Turn left onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard	2 mi	2m
Creek Drive Northwest	0.9 mi	3m
Spalding Drive	0.8 mi	1m
South Old Peachtree Road	0.8 mi	1m
Buford Highway	0.8 mi	1m
North Berkeley Lake Road	0.8 mi	1m
Peachtree Parkway Northwest	0.4 mi	<1m
Mockingbird Circle	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard — 2 mi, about 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cardinal Lake Estates, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.

1

Start on Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

218 ft · 10 sec · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

2

Turn right onto Mockingbird Circle

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Mockingbird Circle

3

Turn left onto Blue Jay Drive Northwest

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Blue Jay Drive Northwest

4

Continue on Creek Drive Northwest

0.9 mi · 3 min · Creek Drive Northwest

5

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; GA 13

0.8 mi · 1 min · Buford Highway

6

Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Berkeley Lake Road

Use the right lane.

7

Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

2.0 mi · 2 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Use the left lane.

8

Turn right onto South Old Peachtree Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Old Peachtree Road

Use the right lane.

9

Continue on Spalding Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Spalding Drive

10

Turn right onto GA 141

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Peachtree Parkway Northwest

Use the right lane.

11

Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest

68 ft · 8 sec · Triangle Drive Northwest

12

Turn left onto GA 141

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Peachtree Parkway Northwest

Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.

13

Arrive at destination

GA 141

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.06 one way

$2.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$1.16	$2.33
premium	$4.70	$1.26	$2.52
diesel	$5.61	$1.50	$3.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2	$0.71	$0.33
Efficient EV	1.7	$0.60	$0.27
EV Truck/SUV	2.7	$0.95	$0.44

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Cardinal Lake Estates, GA

Afternoon in Cardinal Lake Estates on Thursday

Local time

12:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:34AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Peachtree Corners, GA

Afternoon in Peachtree Corners on Thursday

Local time

12:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA covers 6.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Creek Drive Northwest, Spalding Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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