How far is California, GA from Cave Spring, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Cave Spring, GA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Cave Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Cave Spring.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2766 ft · 56 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Charles Hardy Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Continue on Marietta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway
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Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Nathan Dean Parkway
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Continue on Cedartown Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Cedartown Highway
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on East Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Avenue
21 m · 7 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Wissahickon Avenue
678 ft · 15 sec · Wissahickon Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cave Spring Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Cave Spring Street
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Continue on Cave Spring Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cave Spring Road
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Continue on Old Cave Spring Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cave Spring Road
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Continue on Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest
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Continue on Old Cedartown Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Cedartown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Cedartown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Cave Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nathan Dean Parkway
Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
10.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Cave Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Cave Spring?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockmart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from California and 22.2 miles from Cave Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around California and Mostly Sunny near Cave Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Rockmart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockmart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Cave Spring. Straight-line distance: 36.24 mi (58.33 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cave Spring
City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 34.1076000, -85.3363400 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave Spring (-85.33634, 34.1076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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