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

The driving distance from Cave Spring, GA to California, 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 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.47 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.24 mi
58.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.24 mi
Kilometers
58.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.47 mi
Kilometers
71.56 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Tue, Jun 9, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Cave Spring
Tue, Jun 9, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Spring
2026-06-08T23:44
Arrive California
Tue, Jun 9, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave Spring
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rockmart
GA

City in Polk County, Georgia, United States of America

From Cave Spring
22.2 mi
00h 31m
To California
22.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 East Avenue

    21 m · 7 sec · East Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Cedartown Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marietta Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2736 ft · 49 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockmart Highway
10.8 mi · 24%
Nathan Dean Parkway
10.1 mi · 23%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.89 mi · 13%
Cave Spring Road
4.66 mi · 10%
Cedartown Highway
2.82 mi · 6%
Old Cave Spring Road
2.25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Nathan Dean Parkway

Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockmart
00h 31m from Cave Spring
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cave Spring and Showers And Thunderstorms near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

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 Cave Spring and 22.2 miles from California.

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 4:24 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cave Spring and Showers And Thunderstorms near California.

Stop Ideas Near Rockmart

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockmart, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockmart.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

64 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

83 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

116 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Spring and California. Straight-line distance: 36.24 mi (58.33 km).

Cave Spring

#1 Cave Spring

City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population1,074
Coordinates34.1076000, -85.3363400
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Cave Spring (-85.33634, 34.1076)
End: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Jun 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Cave Spring and California. The current time is 23:44:28.

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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.