How far is Murphys Estates, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Murphys Estates, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.63 mi
02h 52m
Flight
132.64 mi
213.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.64 mi
Kilometers
213.47 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.63 mi
Kilometers
285.87 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Murphys Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murphys Estates
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murphys Estates
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
Wilkinson Heights
SC

Census-designated place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

From Murphys Estates
79.3 mi
01h 26m
To Mount Pleasant
98.3 mi
01h 26m

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
7 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murphys Estates and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Drive

    1563 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Redwood Drive

    739 ft · 34 sec · Redwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Big Oak Drive

    2427 ft · 2 min · Big Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sweetwater Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sweetwater Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edgefield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Edgefield Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3080 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Railroad Avenue West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West

  12. 12

    Continue on Festival Trail Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  14. 14

    Continue on John Nunn Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Five Chop Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
62.8 mi · 35%
Edgefield Road
28.2 mi · 16%
North Road
16.3 mi · 9%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 7%
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 7%
Salley Road
8.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

56.2 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilkinson Heights
01h 26m from Murphys Estates
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murphys Estates and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murphys Estates to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Wilkinson Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Murphys Estates and 98.3 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murphys Estates and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Wilkinson Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wilkinson Heights, 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 Wilkinson Heights.

RAIL

Denmark

35 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

85 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murphys Estates and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 132.64 mi (213.47 km).

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#1 Murphys Estates

Census-designated place in Edgefield County, South Carolina

Population1,441
Coordinates33.6012500, -81.9442800
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Drive (-81.944132, 33.601719)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.67
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.84 $49.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.78 $29.96 $59.92
Diesel $5.62 $35.26 $70.52

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Murphys Estates and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 19:29:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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