How far is Columbia, SC from Murphys Estates, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Murphys Estates, SC is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.73 mi
01h 23m
Flight
59.06 mi
95.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Columbia.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.06 mi
Kilometers
95.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.73 mi
Kilometers
107.39 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murphys Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Murphys Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monetta
SC

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

From Columbia
33.4 mi
00h 41m
To Murphys Estates
33.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Murphys Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Murphys Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gervais Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gervais Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    2055 ft · 48 sec · Huger Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Edgefield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edgefield Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sweetwater Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sweetwater Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Big Oak Drive

    2427 ft · 2 min · Big Oak Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Redwood Drive

    739 ft · 35 sec · Redwood Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1563 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Murphys Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
57.6 mi · 86%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.63 mi · 4%
Sweetwater Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Edgefield Road
1.39 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
0.78 mi · 1%
US 25
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Merge slight left

51.7 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
59.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monetta
00h 41m from Columbia
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Murphys Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Murphys Estates?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Monetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Columbia and 33.4 miles from Murphys Estates.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Murphys Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Monetta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monetta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monetta.

RAIL

Columbia

55 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

73 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

101 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Murphys Estates. Straight-line distance: 59.06 mi (95.05 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Murphys Estates

Census-designated place in Edgefield County, South Carolina

Population1,441
Coordinates33.6012500, -81.9442800
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Murphys Estates (-81.94428, 33.60125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.41 $20.82
Premium $4.78 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $5.62 $13.22 $26.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Murphys Estates. The current time is 22:54:45.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.