How far is Cave Spring, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Cave Spring, GA to Macon, GA is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cave Spring and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave Spring and Macon.
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Start on Old Cedartown Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Cedartown 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 Cave Spring Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cave Spring Road
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Continue on Cave Spring Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Cave Spring Road
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Continue on North Cave Spring Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Cave Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wissahickon Avenue
678 ft · 16 sec · Wissahickon 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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Continue on East Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Cedartown Highway
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Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Nathan Dean Parkway
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Thornton Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
2634 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
2101 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Spring Street
43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Mulberry Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Spring and Macon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Cave Spring and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cave Spring to Macon?
The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Cave Spring and 76.9 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cave Spring and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Hapeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Pine Lake City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hapeville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cave Spring and Macon. Straight-line distance: 131.55 mi (211.71 km).
#1 Cave Spring
City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 34.1076000, -85.3363400 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
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