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

The driving distance from Cave Spring, GA to Roswell, GA is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.74 mi
01h 26m
Flight
56.1 mi
90.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.1 mi
Kilometers
90.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.74 mi
Kilometers
121.89 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Tue, May 5, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Cave Spring
Tue, May 5, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Spring
2026-05-05T01:58
Arrive Roswell
Tue, May 5, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Cartersville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Cave Spring
37.3 mi
00h 43m
To Roswell
38.5 mi
00h 43m

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 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell

    1531 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta

    1854 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roswell Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cedartown Highway
23.4 mi · 31%
I 75 South
22.4 mi · 30%
Cave Spring Road
9.53 mi · 13%
Roswell Road
7.19 mi · 9%
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
5.7 mi · 8%
Marietta Highway
1.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

22.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cartersville
00h 43m from Cave Spring
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cave Spring and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Cartersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Cave Spring and 38.5 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cartersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cartersville, 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 Cartersville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

56 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

111 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Spring and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 56.1 mi (90.28 km).

Cave Spring

#1 Cave Spring

City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States

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

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Cedartown Road (-85.336199, 34.107549)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.15
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.58 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.83 $23.65
Premium $4.78 $12.76 $25.51
Diesel $5.62 $15.02 $30.03

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 Roswell. The current time is 01:58:57.

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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.