How far is Cave Spring, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from Cave Spring, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
92.6 mi
01h 40m
Flight
65.34 mi
105.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.34 mi
Kilometers
105.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.6 mi
Kilometers
149.03 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Cave Spring
Tue, May 5, 5:21 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 Johns Creek
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Bartow
GA

Town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States

From Cave Spring
45.7 mi
00h 50m
To Johns Creek
46.9 mi
00h 50m

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
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave Spring and Johns Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Cedartown Road

    36 m · 4 sec · Old Cedartown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cave Spring Road

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Cave Spring Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedartown Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    18.6 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1217 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto East Church Street

    1074 ft · 27 sec · East Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
28.1 mi · 30%
Cedartown Highway
23.4 mi · 25%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.5 mi · 11%
Cave Spring Road
9.53 mi · 10%
GA 141 North
6.5 mi · 7%
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
5.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartow
00h 50m from Cave Spring
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cave Spring and Mostly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cave Spring to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Cave Spring and 46.9 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bartow

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bartow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

49 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Spring and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 65.34 mi (105.16 km).

Cave Spring

#1 Cave Spring

City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population1,074
Coordinates34.1076000, -85.3363400
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Johns Creek

#2 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Cedartown Road (-85.336199, 34.107549)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.48 $28.97
Premium $4.78 $15.62 $31.25
Diesel $5.62 $18.39 $36.78

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 Johns Creek. 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.