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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
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.
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Start on West Cherokee Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Cherokee Street
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Continue on Cherokee Avenue
2306 ft · 44 sec · Cherokee Avenue
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Turn right onto Victory Trail Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Victory Trail Road
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1098 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Boiling Springs N.C., Gaffney
1407 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant School Road
552 ft · 21 sec · Pleasant School Road
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Turn left onto Wilcox Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Avenue
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Turn right onto Sierra Street
1714 ft · 1 min · Sierra Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cowpens Police Department
Shelby City Hall
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Gaffney.
Spartanburg
Gastonia
Greenville
Charlotte
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).
#1 Blacksburg
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 35.1212400, -81.5159200 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Lake Homes
Forest Lake Homes is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1070700, -81.6423200 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Lake Homes (-81.64232, 35.10707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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