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

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Murphys Estates, SC is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
113.29 mi
02h 20m
Flight
94.67 mi
152.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.67 mi
Kilometers
152.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.29 mi
Kilometers
182.33 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murphys Estates
Thu, May 7, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Thu, May 7, 6:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-05-07T13:21
Arrive Murphys Estates
Thu, May 7, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumter
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
Lexington
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Sumter
56.6 mi
01h 10m
To Murphys Estates
56.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    966 ft · 24 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    2268 ft · 44 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg

    2651 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William Earle Berne Beltway

    5 mi · 5 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 26 West: Spartanburg

    2691 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington

    860 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Edgefield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Edgefield Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sweetwater Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sweetwater Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Big Oak Drive

    2427 ft · 2 min · Big Oak Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Redwood Drive

    739 ft · 35 sec · Redwood Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1563 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
57 mi · 50%
Broad Street
37.9 mi · 33%
William Earle Berne Beltway
5 mi · 4%
I 26 West
4.61 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.76 mi · 2%
Sweetwater Road
1.57 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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
94.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 10m from Sumter
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sumter and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murphys Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Sumter and 56.7 miles from Murphys Estates.

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

The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sumter and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murphys Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

18 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

63 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

73 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Murphys Estates. Straight-line distance: 94.67 mi (152.36 km).

Sumter

#1 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
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: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Murphys Estates (-81.94428, 33.60125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.84 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.78 $19.11 $38.22
Diesel $5.62 $22.50 $44.99

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Murphys Estates. The current time is 13:21:22.

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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.