How far is Simpsonville, SC from Forest Acres, SC?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Forest Acres, SC is about 93.4 miles (150.3 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Simpsonville and Forest Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Forest Acres.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Hedge Street
45 m · 11 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn left onto East Curtis Street
114 m · 14 sec · East Curtis Street
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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 Fairview Road
1408 ft · 36 sec · Fairview Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
27.2 mi · 30 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1762 ft · 37 sec · Bull Street
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Turn right onto Colonial Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Colonial Drive
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Continue on Farrow Road
1956 ft · 42 sec · Farrow Road
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Turn right onto Academy Street
146 m · 8 sec · Academy Street
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Turn straight onto West Belt Line Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belt Line Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North Beltline Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Beltline Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Beltline Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Forest Acres.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left
55.8 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 Simpsonville and Sunny near Forest Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Forest Acres?
The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 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 46.7 miles from Simpsonville and 46.7 miles from Forest Acres.
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 5.9 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 $12.99 one way or $25.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simpsonville and Sunny near Forest Acres.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Forest Acres. Straight-line distance: 87.51 mi (140.84 km).
#1 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Forest Acres (-80.98981, 34.01932)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.99 | $25.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.85 | $31.70 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
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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