How far is Murphys Estates, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Murphys Estates, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 112.5 miles (181 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murphys Estates and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murphys Estates and Spartanburg.
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Start on Hickory Drive
1563 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive
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Turn left onto Redwood Drive
739 ft · 34 sec · Redwood Drive
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Turn right onto Big Oak Drive
2427 ft · 2 min · Big Oak Drive
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Turn right onto Sweetwater Road
13.6 mi · 24 min · Sweetwater Road
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Continue on Penn Street
628 ft · 15 sec · Penn Street
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Turn left onto Bauskett Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Bauskett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
28.3 mi · 39 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Emerald Road
3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road
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Turn left onto Kateway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 72 East
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 72 East
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Take the exit left
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 221
2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Continue on South Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murphys Estates and Spartanburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
28.3 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Murphys Estates and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murphys Estates to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Murphys Estates and 56.2 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murphys Estates and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterloo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murphys Estates and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 93.16 mi (149.93 km).
#1 Murphys Estates
Census-designated place in Edgefield County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,441 |
| Coordinates | 33.6012500, -81.9442800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.58 | $35.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.33 | $44.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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