How far is Gilbert, SC from South Congaree, SC?
The driving distance from Gilbert, SC to South Congaree, SC is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and South Congaree.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and South Congaree.
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Start on Hampton Street
54 m · 10 sec · Hampton Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
35 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lewie Street
1405 ft · 1 min · Lewie Street
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Continue on Juniper Springs Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Juniper Springs Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Charleston Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Old Charleston Road
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Turn left onto Pond Branch Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pond Branch Road
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Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Boiling Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lake Drive
623 ft · 19 sec · South Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Edmund Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Edmund Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Ramblin Road
14 m · 1 sec · Ramblin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramblin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and South Congaree.
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.
Boiling Springs Road
Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road
4.88 mi · 00h 07m
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 Gilbert and Sunny near South Congaree.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to South Congaree?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Pelion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Gilbert and 9.5 miles from South Congaree.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near South Congaree.
Stop Ideas Near Pelion
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 Pelion.
Columbia
Denmark
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and South Congaree. Straight-line distance: 14.83 mi (23.86 km).
#1 Gilbert
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 657 |
| Coordinates | 33.9243100, -81.3937100 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Congaree
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,485 |
| Coordinates | 33.9109900, -81.1356500 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ramblin Road (-81.135575, 33.910814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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