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

The driving distance from Cave Spring, GA to Savannah, GA is about 317.6 miles (511.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.3 miles (454.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.65 mi
05h 10m
Flight
282.26 mi
454.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.26 mi
Kilometers
454.25 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.65 mi
Kilometers
511.21 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Tue, May 5, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Cave Spring
Tue, May 5, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Spring
2026-05-05T01:57
Arrive Savannah
Tue, May 5, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:40 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Cave Spring
158.2 mi
02h 35m
To Savannah
159.4 mi
02h 35m

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

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  20. 20

    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

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    2792 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  23. 23

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  32. 32

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 52%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 21%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 4%
Rockmart Highway
10.8 mi · 3%
Nathan Dean Parkway
10.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
282.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 35m from Cave Spring
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cave Spring and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.6 miles (511.2 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Cave Spring and 159.4 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 282.3 miles (454.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.40 one way or $88.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Spring and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 282.26 mi (454.25 km).

Cave Spring

#1 Cave Spring

City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States

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

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Cedartown Road (-85.336199, 34.107549)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.21 gal
42.43 L · about $44.40
Round trip
$88.81
22.42 gal · 84.86 L
Estimated CO2
99.6 kg one way
Round trip: 199.2 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.40 $88.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.65 $99.30
Premium $4.78 $53.56 $107.12
Diesel $5.62 $63.05 $126.09

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 Savannah. The current time is 01:57:34.

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.