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

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

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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city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

Peachtree Corners, GA

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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.

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

3.4 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

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.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

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

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 3.4 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2 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 6.8 miles or 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.4 miles or 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peachtree Corners, 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 6.8 miles and 14m.

At 6.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for about 2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.4 mi from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA · 8m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Norcross, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 6.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norcross, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.4 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Peachtree Corners, GA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Peachtree Corners, 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

$1.06 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.

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: 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 Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.33
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.60 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $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

Late night in Cardinal Lake Estates on Thursday

Local time

12:26 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

Peachtree Corners, GA

Late night in Peachtree Corners on Thursday

Local time

12:26 AM

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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