How far is Blacksburg, SC from Forest Lake Homes, SC?

The driving distance from Blacksburg, SC to Forest Lake Homes, SC is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.43 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.21 mi
11.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.21 mi
Kilometers
11.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.43 mi
Kilometers
15.18 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Lake Homes
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM EDT
Return by in Blacksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blacksburg
2026-04-23T09:38
Arrive Forest Lake Homes
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blacksburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Gaffney
SC

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina

From Blacksburg
4.7 mi
00h 08m
To Forest Lake Homes
4.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blacksburg and Forest Lake Homes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blacksburg and Forest Lake Homes.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherokee Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherokee Avenue

    2306 ft · 44 sec · Cherokee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Victory Trail Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Victory Trail Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    39 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1098 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Boiling Springs N.C., Gaffney

    1407 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pleasant School Road

    552 ft · 21 sec · Pleasant School Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wilcox Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sierra Street

    1714 ft · 1 min · Sierra Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sierra Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blacksburg and Forest Lake Homes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cherokee Street
3.85 mi · 41%
Victory Trail Road
3.47 mi · 37%
Wilcox Avenue
0.96 mi · 10%
Cherokee Avenue
0.44 mi · 5%
Sierra Street
0.32 mi · 3%
Boiling Springs N.C.
0.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Cherokee Street

Start on West Cherokee Street

3.85 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Gaffney
00h 08m from Blacksburg
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blacksburg and Clear near Forest Lake Homes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blacksburg to Forest Lake Homes?

The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Gaffney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Blacksburg and 4.7 miles from Forest Lake Homes.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blacksburg and Clear near Forest Lake Homes.

Stop Ideas Near East Gaffney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Gaffney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department
Shelby City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Shelby City Hall

Shelby , NC
300 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,City administration,City Hall
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Downtown Shelby Fountain Park

Shelby , NC
17876, Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Gaffney.

RAIL

Spartanburg

31 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Gastonia

47 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Greenville

75 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Charlotte

76 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blacksburg and Forest Lake Homes. Straight-line distance: 7.21 mi (11.6 km).

Blacksburg

#1 Blacksburg

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,880
Coordinates35.1212400, -81.5159200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
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#2 Forest Lake Homes

Forest Lake Homes is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1070700, -81.6423200
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)
End: Forest Lake Homes (-81.64232, 35.10707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.26 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.61
0.66 gal · 2.52 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.31 $2.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.46 $2.92
Premium $4.78 $1.58 $3.15
Diesel $5.62 $1.86 $3.71

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 South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blacksburg and Forest Lake Homes. The current time is 09:38:40.

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.