How far is Forest Lake Homes, SC from Blacksburg, SC?
The driving distance from Forest Lake Homes, SC to Blacksburg, SC is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Lake Homes and Blacksburg.
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Start on Sierra Street
1714 ft · 1 min · Sierra Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilcox Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Avenue
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Turn right onto Pleasant School Road
1102 ft · 37 sec · Pleasant School Road
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Take the ramp left
1787 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
2027 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Victory Trail Road
2 mi · 3 min · Victory Trail Road
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Turn left onto Cherokee Avenue
2306 ft · 39 sec · Cherokee Avenue
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Continue on West Cherokee Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Cherokee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Lake Homes and Blacksburg.
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
Continue 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.
Clear leaving Forest Lake Homes and Sunny near Blacksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Lake Homes to Blacksburg?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 Forest Lake Homes and 4 miles from Blacksburg.
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 1.4 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Forest Lake Homes and Sunny near Blacksburg.
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 Forest Lake Homes and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 7.21 mi (11.6 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Blacksburg
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 35.1212400, -81.5159200 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cherokee Street (-81.515881, 35.121181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
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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