Origin
Lawrenceville, GA
Afternoon in Lawrenceville on Thursday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceville, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrenceville, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA covers 9.8 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Duluth Highway, East Pike Street, Meadow Lark Drive 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 $1.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 9.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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 0.1 miles in near GA 20; GA 124 / Buford Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 20; GA 124 / Buford Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (GA 20 / East Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (Meadow Lark Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 20; GA 124 / Buford Drive
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 124 / Buford Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 20 / East Pike Street
Turn left onto GA 20 / East Pike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Meadow Lark Drive Northwest
Turn left onto Meadow Lark Drive Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Robin Lane Northwest
At end of road, turn right onto Robin Lane Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
Turn right onto Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth Highway | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| East Pike Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Meadow Lark Drive Northwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Crogan Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Robin Lane Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Buford Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Duluth Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville, GA and Cardinal Lake Estates, GA.
1
Start on GA 20
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Crogan Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 124
368 ft
·
16 sec
·
Buford Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto GA 20
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pike Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on GA 120
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Duluth Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Meadow Lark Drive Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadow Lark Drive Northwest
6
At end of road, turn right onto Robin Lane Northwest
525 ft
·
24 sec
·
Robin Lane Northwest
7
Turn right onto Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
8
Arrive at destination
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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.
Destination
Cardinal Lake Estates, GA
Afternoon in Cardinal Lake Estates on Thursday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
6 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
19m 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 Lawrenceville, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA covers 9.8 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Duluth Highway, East Pike Street, Meadow Lark Drive Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Lawrenceville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 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 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 20; GA 124 / Buford Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (GA 20 / East Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (Meadow Lark Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lawrenceville, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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