How far is Gaffney, SC from Forest Lake Homes, SC?
The driving distance from Gaffney, SC to Forest Lake Homes, SC is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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 08m.
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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 Gaffney and Forest Lake Homes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaffney and Forest Lake Homes.
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Start on South Limestone Street
34 m · 4 sec · South Limestone Street
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Continue on North Limestone Street
1532 ft · 46 sec · North Limestone Street
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Turn left onto West Frederick Street
3128 ft · 59 sec · West Frederick Street
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Continue on West Floyd Baker Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · West Floyd Baker Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ellis Ferry Avenue
2061 ft · 58 sec · Ellis Ferry Avenue
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Turn right onto Mimosa Drive
1194 ft · 37 sec · Mimosa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Providence Road
1143 ft · 33 sec · Providence Road
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Turn right onto Wilcox Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Wilcox Avenue
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Turn left 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 Gaffney 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.
Wilcox Avenue
Turn right onto Wilcox Avenue
0.98 mi · 00h 02m
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 Gaffney 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 Gaffney to Forest Lake Homes?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 1.9 miles from Gaffney and 1.9 miles from Forest Lake Homes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaffney 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
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
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 Gaffney and Forest Lake Homes. Straight-line distance: 2.47 mi (3.98 km).
#1 Gaffney
City in South Carolina
| Population | 12,695 |
| Coordinates | 35.0717900, -81.6498200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.51 | $1.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.58 | $1.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
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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