How far is Irmo, SC from Congaree, SC?
The driving distance from Irmo, SC to Congaree, SC is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Richland 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 Irmo and Congaree.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irmo and Congaree.
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Start on Woodrow Street
7 m · 3 sec · Woodrow Street
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Turn right onto Lake Murray Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Murray Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Devine Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street
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Continue on Garners Ferry Road
8.8 mi · 11 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Congaree Road
3 mi · 5 min · Congaree Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Congaree Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Congaree Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congaree Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irmo and 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.
Garners Ferry Road
Continue on Garners Ferry Road
8.84 mi · 00h 11m
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 Irmo and Sunny near Congaree.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irmo to Congaree?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Irmo and 14.7 miles from Congaree.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irmo and Sunny near Congaree.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres
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 Forest Acres.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irmo and Congaree. Straight-line distance: 25.52 mi (41.07 km).
#2 Congaree
Congaree is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9046000, -80.7950900 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congaree (-80.79509, 33.9046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.54 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Mid-grade | $3.99 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
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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