How far is Cave Spring, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Cave Spring, GA to Albany, GA is about 218 miles (350.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
218 mi
03h 51m
Flight
187.7 mi
302.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.7 mi
Kilometers
302.07 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218 mi
Kilometers
350.83 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, May 5, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Cave Spring
Tue, May 5, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Spring
2026-05-05T01:59
Arrive Albany
Tue, May 5, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave Spring
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Cave Spring
108.2 mi
01h 55m
To Albany
109.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cave Spring and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave Spring and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Cedartown Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Cedartown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Cave Spring Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cave Spring Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cave Spring Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Cave Spring Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Cave Spring Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Cave Spring Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wissahickon Avenue

    678 ft · 16 sec · Wissahickon Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South College Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South College Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    546 ft · 16 sec · Canal Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Park Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North Park Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    41.7 mi · 46 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  29. 29

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  30. 30

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  31. 31

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Liberty Expressway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown

    1311 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton

    73 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto North Jefferson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Spring and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.7 mi · 19%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 15%
Victory Drive
30.2 mi · 14%
Wall Street
16 mi · 7%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 7%
North Park Street
11.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

41.7 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 55m from Cave Spring
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cave Spring and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cave Spring to Albany?

The road trip is about 218 miles (350.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Cave Spring and 109.8 miles from Albany.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.46 one way or $60.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cave Spring and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Spring and Albany. Straight-line distance: 187.7 mi (302.07 km).

Cave Spring

#1 Cave Spring

City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population1,074
Coordinates34.1076000, -85.3363400
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Cedartown Road (-85.336199, 34.107549)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.12 L · about $30.46
Round trip
$60.92
15.38 gal · 58.24 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.46 $60.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.06 $68.12
Premium $4.78 $36.74 $73.49
Diesel $5.62 $43.25 $86.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cave Spring and Albany. The current time is 01:59:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.