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Trip from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Lawrenceville, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

9.4 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

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

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city in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Lawrenceville, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Lawrenceville, GA covers 9.4 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Duluth Highway, West Pike Street, Robin Lane Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Duluth Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

4.7 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 9.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Duluth Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Robin Lane Northwest.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Robin Lane Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Meadow Lark Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GA 120 / Duluth Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Robin Lane Northwest

Turn left onto Robin Lane Northwest

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Meadow Lark Drive Northwest

At end of road, turn right onto Meadow Lark Drive Northwest

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | GA 120 / Duluth Highway

Turn right onto GA 120 / Duluth Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Duluth Highway 7.3 mi 11m
West Pike Street 0.9 mi 1m
Robin Lane Northwest 0.4 mi 1m
West Crogan Street 0.4 mi 1m
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest 0.3 mi 1m
Meadow Lark Drive Northwest 0.1 mi <1m
East Crogan Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Duluth Highway — 7.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
2

Turn left onto Robin Lane Northwest

0.4 mi · 1 min · Robin Lane Northwest
3

At end of road, turn right onto Meadow Lark Drive Northwest

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Meadow Lark Drive Northwest
4

Turn right onto GA 120

7.3 mi · 11 min · Duluth Highway
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on GA 120

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Pike Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on GA 120

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Crogan Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Arrive at destination

GA 20

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.7 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 9 miles or 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.7 miles or 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrenceville, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cardinal Lake Estates, GA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA

This is one driving day of about 9.4 miles and 18m.

At 9.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Duluth Highway for about 7.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.7 mi from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA · 9m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Grayson, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Duluth, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lawrenceville, GA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lawrenceville, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.47 one way

$2.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $1.61 $3.21
premium $4.70 $1.74 $3.48
diesel $5.61 $2.08 $4.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.82 $0.38
EV Truck/SUV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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

Late night in Cardinal Lake Estates on Thursday

Local time

12:21 AM

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

Lawrenceville, GA

Late night in Lawrenceville on Thursday

Local time

12:21 AM

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

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

18m 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 Lawrenceville, GA covers 9.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Duluth Highway, West Pike Street, Robin Lane Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 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 $1.47 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 is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Robin Lane Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Meadow Lark Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GA 120 / Duluth Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Lawrenceville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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