How far is it from Forest City, NC, to Columbus, NC, ?

The distance between Forest City, NC, and Columbus, NC, is 23 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Forest City, NC, to Columbus, NC, ?

The drive from Forest City, NC, to Columbus, NC, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest City, NC, to Columbus, NC, ?

The fastest route from Forest City, NC, to Columbus, NC, covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Columbus, NC from Forest City, NC?

Columbus, NC lies roughly to the west of Forest City, NC.

Are there charging stations between Forest City, NC and Columbus, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest City, NC to Columbus, NC, including Triangle Stop - Saluda (150 kW); 1906 Pine Crest Inn, a Select Registry Property - Tesla Destination (7 kW); N. TRADE AVENUE LANDRUM (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Forest City, NC Columbus, NC

Distance: 23 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Forest City, NC to Columbus, NC takes about 35 min via US 74. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 20 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 23 mi

1 Depart left onto Reid Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto South Church Street 2 mi
3 Turn left 1 mi
4 Keep slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto James A. Callahan Highway 3 mi
6 Continue straight onto Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway 12 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn right 4 mi

9 Turn left 2 mi
10 Turn slightly right onto Houston Road 2 mi
11 Arrive left onto Houston Road

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The return trip from Columbus, NC to Forest City, NC covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Charging points along the way

6 chargers

Triangle Stop - SaludaCCS, CHAdeMO · 1484 Ozone Dr., Saluda, NC, 28773150 kW
1906 Pine Crest Inn, a Select Registry Property - Tesla DestinationType1 · 85 Pine Crest Ln, Tryon, NC, 287827.2 kW
N. TRADE AVENUE LANDRUMType1 · 110 S 562, Landrum, SC, 293567.2 kW
SPINDALE SPINDALE 01Type1 · Steward St, Spindale, NC, 281607.2 kW
The Orchard Inn, a Select Registry Property - Tesla DestinationType1 · 100 Orchard Inn Ln, Saluda, NC, 287737.2 kW

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Columbus, NC → Blacksburg, SC57 mi · 1 h 10 min Columbus, NC → Landrum, SC10 mi · 20 min Columbus, NC → Saluda, NC12 mi · 20 min Columbus, NC → Lake Lure, NC19 mi · 40 min Columbus, NC → Laurel Park, NC23 mi · 45 min Columbus, NC → Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)40 mi · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 4, 2026.

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How far is it from Forest City, NC, {fromState} to Columbus, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Forest City, NC, {fromState} and Columbus, NC, {toState} is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest City, NC, {fromState} to Columbus, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Forest City, NC, {fromState} to Columbus, NC, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest City, NC, {fromState} to Columbus, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Forest City, NC, {fromState} to Columbus, NC, {toState} covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Columbus, NC from Forest City, NC?: Columbus, NC lies roughly to the west of Forest City, NC.
Are there charging stations between Forest City, NC and Columbus, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest City, NC to Columbus, NC, including Triangle Stop - Saluda (150 kW); 1906 Pine Crest Inn, a Select Registry Property - Tesla Destination (7 kW); N. TRADE AVENUE LANDRUM (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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