Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Morning in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Cardinal Lake Estates, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
Peachtree Corners, GA
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Cardinal Lake Estates, GA
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Trip Overview
Peachtree Corners to Cardinal Lake Estates is 6.6 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a fairly straightforward local drive that requires your attention to navigate turns. It's a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| Spalding Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Creek Drive Northwest | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Buford Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Old Peachtree Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Berkeley Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mockingbird Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Blue Jay Drive Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
— 2 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Cardinal Lake Estates, GA.
1
Start on GA 141
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right
138 ft
·
12 sec
Use the slight right lane.
3
At end of road, turn right
208 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn right
62 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn right onto Spalding Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spalding Drive
6
Continue on South Old Peachtree Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Old Peachtree Road
7
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Berkeley Lake Road
9
Turn left onto US 23; GA 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Creek Drive Northwest
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Creek Drive Northwest
11
Continue on Blue Jay Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Blue Jay Drive Northwest
12
At end of road, turn right onto Mockingbird Circle
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mockingbird Circle
13
Turn left onto Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
14
Continue on Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
15
Arrive at destination
Cardinal Lake Circle Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Depart onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Turn left onto US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Mockingbird Circle
At end of road, turn right onto Mockingbird Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 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 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
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.
Destination
Cardinal Lake Estates, GA
Morning in Cardinal Lake Estates on Sunday
Local time
9:34 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
24 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
14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 100% of the travel occurring on surface streets rather than highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is about 2 miles along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. You'll be navigating through local roads, using Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Spalding Drive, and Creek Drive Northwest. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way to your destination.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.6 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 (GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.6-mile drive is perfect for a quick weekend getaway, easily doable as a same-day round trip in just 14 minutes.
Family Friendly
With a short 14-minute travel time and minimal highway use (1%), this 6.6-mile route is very family-friendly and won't wear out the kids.
Solo Traveler
At only 6.6 miles and 14 minutes, this route is a breeze for any solo traveler, offering a quick and easy local drive.
EV Driver
This 6.6-mile trip is well within the range of most EVs, making it a perfect short hop that won't require a charge.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cardinal Lake Estates, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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