How far is West Columbia, SC from Gilbert, SC?
The driving distance from West Columbia, SC to Gilbert, SC is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Columbia and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Columbia and Gilbert.
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Start on the route
83 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
625 ft · 13 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Augusta Road
6 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left
1267 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Longs Pond Road, Gilbert
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Longs Pond Road
1477 ft · 39 sec · Longs Pond Road
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Turn left onto Two Notch Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Two Notch Road
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Continue on Two Notch Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Two Notch Road
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Turn right onto Juniper Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Juniper Springs Road
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Turn left onto Lewie Street
1405 ft · 1 min · Lewie Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
35 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left 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 West Columbia 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 Road
Merge slight left
6.14 mi · 00h 08m
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 West Columbia and Sunny near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Columbia to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from West Columbia and 10.6 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Columbia 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Columbia and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 18.94 mi (30.48 km).
#1 West Columbia
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18,109 |
| Coordinates | 33.9934900, -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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