Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blacksburg, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Forest Lake Homes, SC
Alex Khoury
Blacksburg, SC to Forest Lake Homes, SC is 9.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via West Cherokee Street, Victory Trail Road, and I-85, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing surface roads. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger trip. You'll find it practical for connecting two points in close proximity without significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Cherokee Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Victory Trail Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 85 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wilcox Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cherokee Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sierra Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant School Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Blacksburg, SC and Forest Lake Homes, SC.
Start on US 29
Continue on US 29
Turn right onto SC 329
Turn left
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 85
Take the exit
Turn right onto Pleasant School Road
Turn left onto Wilcox Avenue
Turn right onto Sierra Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SC 329 / Victory Trail Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Boiling Springs N.C., Gaffney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Pleasant School Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Wilcox Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.35 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Blacksburg on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 7:55PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Destination
Morning in Forest Lake Homes on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 7:55PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This trip is mostly surface roads, with only about 10% of the drive on I-85. You'll experience a longest stretch of 3.8 miles on West Cherokee Street before transitioning to Victory Trail Road and then a brief highway segment. Expect to navigate through local streets and roads, with minimal time spent on the interstate. The overall feel will be more akin to local driving than highway cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near SC 329 / Victory Trail Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (SC 329 / Victory Trail Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
265 ft
Total Descent
285 ft
Highest Point
765 ft
~2 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blacksburg, SC and Forest Lake Homes, SC, road signs point toward Boiling Springs N.c. and Gaffney.
Boiling Springs N.c.
Gaffney
Founded 1888
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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