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

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Cave Spring, GA is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.3 miles (454.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.48 mi
06h 09m
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
316.48 mi
Kilometers
509.33 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cave Spring
Tue, May 5, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Tue, May 5, 3:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-05T03:16
Arrive Cave Spring
Tue, May 5, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Savannah
158.1 mi
03h 04m
To Cave Spring
158.3 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cedartown Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Avenue

    21 m · 7 sec · East Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Wissahickon Avenue

    678 ft · 15 sec · Wissahickon Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Cave Spring Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Cave Spring Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Cave Spring Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cave Spring Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Old Cave Spring Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cave Spring Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest

  36. 36

    Continue on Old Cedartown Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Cedartown Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Cedartown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 51%
I 75 North
81.2 mi · 26%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 4%
Rockmart Highway
10.7 mi · 3%
Nathan Dean Parkway
10.2 mi · 3%
C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 02h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
282.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
03h 04m from Savannah
Leave By
11:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah 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 Savannah to Cave Spring?

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Savannah and 158.3 miles from Cave Spring.

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 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.24 one way or $88.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Cave Spring

#2 Cave Spring

City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population1,074
Coordinates34.1076000, -85.3363400
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Cave Spring (-85.33634, 34.1076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.27 L · about $44.24
Round trip
$88.49
22.34 gal · 84.54 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.24 $88.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.47 $98.94
Premium $4.78 $53.37 $106.74
Diesel $5.62 $62.82 $125.64

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 Savannah and Cave Spring. The current time is 03:16:40.

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.