How far is Irmo, SC from Gilbert, SC?
The driving distance from Irmo, SC to Gilbert, SC is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irmo and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irmo and Gilbert.
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Start on Woodrow Street
7 m · 3 sec · Woodrow Street
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Turn right onto Lake Murray Boulevard
86 m · 33 sec · Lake Murray Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Murray Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lake Murray Boulevard
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Continue on North Lake Drive
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Drive
1344 ft · 35 sec · North Lake Drive
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Turn slight right onto Columbia Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Augusta Highway
6.5 mi · 10 min · Augusta Highway
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Turn left onto Spring Hill Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Spring Hill Road
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Turn left onto Peach Festival Road
3219 ft · 1 min · Peach Festival Road
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Turn right onto Hampton Street
54 m · 5 sec · Hampton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hampton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irmo and Gilbert.
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.
Augusta Highway
Continue on Augusta Highway
6.47 mi · 00h 10m
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 Irmo and Sunny near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irmo to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Irmo and 10.2 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irmo and Sunny near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irmo and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 16.44 mi (26.46 km).
#2 Gilbert
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 657 |
| Coordinates | 33.9243100, -81.3937100 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilbert (-81.39371, 33.92431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
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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