Origin
Gilbert, SC
Afternoon in Gilbert on Wednesday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilbert, SC to Irmo, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilbert, SC
Franco Monsalvo
Irmo, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Gilbert, SC to Irmo, SC covers 20.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Augusta Highway, North Lake Drive, Spring Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on Augusta Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.2 miles from Gilbert, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 20.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Augusta Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Spring Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 1 / Augusta Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Spring Hill Road
Turn right onto Spring Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 1 / Augusta Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Augusta Highway
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 378; SC 6 / North Lake Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 378; SC 6 / North Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
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~20m in
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SC 6 / North Lake Drive
Continue onto SC 6 / North Lake Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| North Lake Drive | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Spring Hill Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Lake Murray Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Peach Festival Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hampton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Highway
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert, SC and Irmo, SC.
1
Start on Hampton Street
177 ft
·
10 sec
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Hampton Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
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Main Street
3
Continue on Peach Festival Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Peach Festival Road
4
Turn right onto Spring Hill Road
2.8 mi
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3 min
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Spring Hill Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
6.5 mi
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9 min
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Augusta Highway
6
Continue on US 1
1.6 mi
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3 min
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West Main Street
7
Continue on US 378
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Columbia Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 378; SC 6
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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North Lake Drive
9
Continue on SC 6
5.2 mi
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8 min
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North Lake Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on SC 60
2.6 mi
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4 min
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Lake Murray Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Woodrow Street
149 ft
·
8 sec
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Woodrow Street
12
Arrive at destination
Woodrow Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.2 miles from Gilbert, SC, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20.3 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irmo, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gilbert, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gilbert, SC
This is one driving day of about 20.3 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gilbert, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Augusta Highway for about 6.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Gilbert, SC · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Gilbert, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Irmo, SC
The final approach into Irmo, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Irmo, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Irmo, SC
Afternoon in Irmo on Wednesday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Belmont, NC
10 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gilbert, SC to Irmo, SC covers 20.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Highway, North Lake Drive, Spring Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Gilbert, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Spring Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 1 / Augusta Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gilbert, SC to Irmo, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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