Origin
Snellville, GA
Late night in Snellville on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Snellville, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Cardinal Lake Estates, GA
Sami Laughlin
Trip Overview
The drive from Snellville, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA covers 13.7 miles and takes about 25m 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 7.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Snellville, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA covers 13.7 miles and takes about 25m, 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 11 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 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Ronald Reagan Parkway.
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 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Ronald Reagan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Davenport Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (Blue Jay Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Ronald Reagan Parkway
Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Davenport Road Northwest
Turn left onto Davenport Road Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Blue Jay Drive Northwest
Turn right onto Blue Jay Drive Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Mockingbird Circle
At end of road, turn right onto Mockingbird Circle
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
Turn left onto Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Parkway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Pleasant Hill Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Davenport Road Northwest | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Norcross Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mockingbird Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Blue Jay Drive Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Parkway
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snellville, GA and Cardinal Lake Estates, GA.
1
Start on GA 124
87 ft
·
4 sec
·
Scenic Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on GA 124
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Ronald Reagan Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Pleasant Hill Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto Old Norcross Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Norcross Road
6
Turn left onto Davenport Road Northwest
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Davenport Road Northwest
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Blue Jay Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Blue Jay Drive Northwest
8
At end of road, turn right onto Mockingbird Circle
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mockingbird Circle
9
Turn left onto Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
10
Continue on Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
11
Arrive at destination
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
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
Cardinal Lake Estates, GA
Late night in Cardinal Lake Estates on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
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
5 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
25m 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 Snellville, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA covers 13.7 miles and takes about 25m 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 6.9 miles from Snellville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.14 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 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Ronald Reagan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Davenport Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (Blue Jay Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point.
The route from Snellville, 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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