How far is Roswell, GA from Cave Spring, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Cave Spring, GA is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Cave Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Cave Spring.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3155 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Roswell Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road
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Continue straight
1613 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on North Marietta Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
2372 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 24 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20: Rome, Canton
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight left onto GA 20 West: Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville, Rome, Clarence Brown Conference Center, Pettit Creek Farms
36 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Canton Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Canton Highway
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Continue straight
2183 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2314 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right
636 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 411, West GA 20: Rome
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
68 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Cave Spring Road
9.5 mi · 14 min · Cave Spring Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Cedartown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Cave Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Cave Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Cave Spring?
The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 37.7 miles from Roswell and 37.7 miles from Cave Spring.
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 19.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Cave Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Cartersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cartersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Cave Spring. Straight-line distance: 56.1 mi (90.28 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cave Spring
City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 34.1076000, -85.3363400 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave Spring (-85.33634, 34.1076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $10.54 | $21.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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