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

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Murphys Estates, SC is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
112.37 mi
02h 37m
Flight
93.16 mi
149.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.16 mi
Kilometers
149.93 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.37 mi
Kilometers
180.85 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murphys Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-23T06:57
Arrive Murphys Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
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
Waterloo
SC

Town in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From Spartanburg
56.2 mi
01h 18m
To Murphys Estates
56.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  3. 3

    Turn left

    843 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire

    1115 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 72 East

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Springdale Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 72 West

    22.9 mi · 30 min · Highway 72 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kateway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Emerald Road

    3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 25 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Epworth Camp Road East

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East

  16. 16

    Continue on McFerrin Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Greenwood Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sleepy Creek Road

    18.1 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bauskett Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Bauskett Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Penn Street

    628 ft · 12 sec · Penn Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sweetwater Road

    13.6 mi · 24 min · Sweetwater Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Big Oak Drive

    2427 ft · 2 min · Big Oak Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Redwood Drive

    739 ft · 35 sec · Redwood Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1563 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
27.5 mi · 24%
Highway 72 West
22.9 mi · 20%
Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 16%
Sweetwater Road
13.6 mi · 12%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 5%
McFerrin Road
3.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

25 mi · 00h 27m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
01h 18m from Spartanburg
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg to Murphys Estates?

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 56.2 miles from Spartanburg and 56.1 miles from Murphys Estates.

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 19.2 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 1:16 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 Clear around Spartanburg and Sunny near Murphys Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

68 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

80 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

102 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Murphys Estates. Straight-line distance: 93.16 mi (149.93 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Murphys Estates

Census-designated place in Edgefield County, South Carolina

Population1,441
Coordinates33.6012500, -81.9442800
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Murphys Estates (-81.94428, 33.60125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.01 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
7.94 gal · 30.02 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Murphys Estates. The current time is 06:57:33.

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.