How far is Forest Acres, SC from Simpsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Forest Acres, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Acres and Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Acres and Simpsonville.
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Start on North Beltline Boulevard
14 m · 5 sec · North Beltline Boulevard
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Turn right onto Forest Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Forest Drive
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Continue on Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Bull Street
2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Simpsonville, Fairview Road
2268 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
642 ft · 24 sec · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto East Curtis Street
114 m · 10 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto Hedge Street
45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Acres and Simpsonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Forest Acres and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Acres to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Forest Acres and 46 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Acres and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
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 Newberry.
Columbia
Spartanburg
Camden
Greenville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Acres and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 87.51 mi (140.84 km).
#1 Forest Acres
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 10,615 |
| Coordinates | 34.0193200, -80.9898100 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $3.94 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
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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