Origin
Cardinal Lake Estates, GA
Late night in Cardinal Lake Estates on Thursday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Snellville, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snellville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Snellville, GA covers 14.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ronald Reagan Parkway, Pleasant Hill Road, Davenport Road Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Ronald Reagan Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 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
7.3 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Snellville, GA covers 14.5 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mockingbird Circle.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Mockingbird Circle): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Old Norcross Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Ronald Reagan Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mockingbird Circle
Turn right onto Mockingbird Circle
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Old Norcross Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Norcross Road
Navigation decision point
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Ronald Reagan Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Civic Drive Southwest
Take the exit onto Civic Drive Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Lenora Church Road
At end of road, turn right onto Lenora Church Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Parkway | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Pleasant Hill Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Davenport Road Northwest | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Civic Drive Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Norcross Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mockingbird Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Blue Jay Drive Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Parkway
— 7.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cardinal Lake Estates, GA and Snellville, 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
·
43 sec
·
Blue Jay Drive Northwest
4
Turn left onto Davenport Road Northwest
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Davenport Road Northwest
5
At end of road, turn right onto Old Norcross Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Norcross Road
6
Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Pleasant Hill Road
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto GA 124
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 78; GA 10
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street East
10
Take the exit onto Civic Drive Southwest
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Civic Drive Southwest
11
At end of road, turn right onto Lenora Church Road
505 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lenora Church Road
12
Merge onto GA 124
329 ft
·
8 sec
·
Scenic Highway
13
Arrive at destination
GA 124
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 7.3 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA, or about 15m 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 14.5 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.3 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snellville, 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 14.5 miles and 27m.
At 14.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Parkway for about 7.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.3 mi from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Snellville, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Snellville, 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
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Snellville, GA
Late night in Snellville on Thursday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
40 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Snellville, GA covers 14.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Parkway, Pleasant Hill Road, Davenport Road Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 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 $2.27 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 14.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Mockingbird Circle): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Old Norcross Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Ronald Reagan Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cardinal Lake Estates, GA to Snellville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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