Origin
Rose Gardens, SC
Morning in Rose Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rose Gardens, SC to South Congaree, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.5 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rose Gardens, SC
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South Congaree, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
This short, 6.5-mile journey from the Rose Gardens to South Congaree in South Carolina is designed for a single day of travel, taking just about 11 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via Edmund Highway and Columbia Airport Expressway before turning onto Ermine Road. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $1, this route offers a quick and economical excursion within the Southeast region. It’s an ideal option if you're looking for a brief, uncomplicated drive without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edmund Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Airport Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Ermine Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Rose Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Delree Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ramblin Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edmund Highway
— 2.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Gardens, SC and South Congaree, SC.
1
Start on Rose Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Rose Drive
2
Turn right onto Delree Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Delree Street
3
Turn right onto Ermine Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ermine Road
4
Continue on 378
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Airport Expressway
5
Turn right onto SC 302
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Edmund Highway
6
Continue on SC 302
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Ramblin Road
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ramblin Road
8
Arrive at destination
Ramblin Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Delree Street
Turn right onto Delree Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ermine Road
Turn right onto Ermine Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SC 302 / Edmund Highway
Turn right onto SC 302 / Edmund Highway
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Ramblin Road
Turn right onto Ramblin Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.02 one way
$2.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
South Congaree, SC
Morning in South Congaree on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 6.5-mile trip, with only 23% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.2 miles along Edmund Highway. This route tends to be more about navigating local roads than sustained highway cruising. The character of the drive shifts as you transition from the main arteries like Edmund Highway and Columbia Airport Expressway to the more localized Ermine Road, requiring your attention for frequent turns.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on Edmund Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near Delree Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Delree Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Ermine Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (SC 302 / Edmund Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.5-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick local excursion. At only 11 minutes, you'll be back before you know it.
Family Friendly
With a drive under 12 minutes, this route is short enough for even the youngest passengers. The 23% highway usage means minimal time on faster roads, making it manageable for families.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.5 miles and 11 minutes, this route is a breeze for a solo traveler looking for a very short, straightforward drive.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This route is a great confidence builder for first-time drivers, with only 11 minutes of driving and a low complexity score of 3/10. The majority of the drive stays on local roads, keeping navigation simple.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on Edmund Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Delree Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Ermine Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (SC 302 / Edmund Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Congaree, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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