How far is Murphys Estates, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Murphys Estates, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
155.21 mi
02h 43m
Flight
124.97 mi
201.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.97 mi
Kilometers
201.12 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.21 mi
Kilometers
249.79 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Murphys Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murphys Estates
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive North Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Edisto
SC

Human settlement in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Murphys Estates
74.4 mi
01h 21m
To North Charleston
80.8 mi
01h 21m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murphys Estates and North Charleston.

  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

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
67.3 mi · 43%
Edgefield Road
28.2 mi · 18%
North Road
16.3 mi · 10%
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 7%
Salley Road
8.2 mi · 5%
John Nunn Highway
4.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 07m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edisto
01h 21m from Murphys Estates
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murphys Estates and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murphys Estates to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Edisto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Murphys Estates and 80.8 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murphys Estates and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Edisto

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

28 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

59 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Yemassee

88 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Camden

89 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murphys Estates and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 124.97 mi (201.12 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
North Charleston

#2 North Charleston

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

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Drive (-81.944132, 33.601719)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.73 L · about $21.71
Round trip
$43.41
10.96 gal · 41.46 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.71 $43.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.27 $48.54
Premium $4.78 $26.18 $52.37
Diesel $5.62 $30.82 $61.64

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 Murphys Estates and North Charleston. The current time is 21:27:56.

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.