Origin
Fork Shoals, SC
Morning in Fork Shoals on Wednesday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fork Shoals, SC to City View, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fork Shoals, SC
Tom Fisk
City View, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Fork Shoals, SC to City View, SC covers 24.7 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern Connector, Fork Shoals Road, White Horse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Southern Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.3 miles from Fork Shoals, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 24.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Fork Shoals Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 24.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fork Shoals Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Fork Shoals Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Fork Shoals Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
18.8 mi into trip
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~26m in
Take the exit toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
7
19 mi into trip
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~26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
19 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 25 / White Horse Road
Turn left onto US 25 / White Horse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fork Shoals, SC to City View, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Travelers Rest along the way.
Travelers Rest
18.8 mi in
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~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Connector | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Fork Shoals Road | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| White Horse Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Blue Ridge Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| McKelvey Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Henderson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Parker Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Connector
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fork Shoals, SC and City View, SC.
1
Start on McKelvey Road
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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McKelvey Road
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Fork Shoals Road
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Fork Shoals Road
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto I 185
10 mi
·
11 min
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Southern Connector
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
149 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 25
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
White Horse Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto SC 253
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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West Blue Ridge Drive
9
Turn right onto West Parker Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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West Parker Road
10
Turn right onto Henderson Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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Henderson Street
11
Arrive at destination
Henderson Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.3 miles from Fork Shoals, SC, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24.7 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.3 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City View, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fork Shoals, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fork Shoals, SC
This is one driving day of about 24.7 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fork Shoals, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Southern Connector for about 10.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.3 mi from Fork Shoals, SC · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.3 miles from Fork Shoals, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City View, SC
The final approach into City View, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City View, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City View, SC
Morning in City View on Wednesday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Greenville, SC
12 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fork Shoals, SC to City View, SC covers 24.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Connector, Fork Shoals Road, White Horse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Fork Shoals, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 24.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fork Shoals Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fork Shoals, SC to City View, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Travelers Rest along the way.
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