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Trip from Greenville, SC to Murphys Estates, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

103.3 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Murphys Estates, SC, SC

Murphys Estates, SC

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Trip Overview

Greenville, SC to Murphys Estates, SC is 103.3 miles and takes about 2 hours 32 minutes via Augusta Road, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina, offering a local feel for much of the journey. It's a relatively short trip, ideal for a single day, and primarily utilizes local roads rather than major highways. You'll find this route provides a straightforward connection between two points with minimal complexity, making it a convenient option for a quick trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

51.6 miles from Greenville, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Augusta Road 31.9 mi 44m
Sleepy Creek Road 18.1 mi 25m
Sweetwater Road 13.6 mi 23m
Mills Avenue 10.5 mi 13m
US 25 6.6 mi 9m
McFerrin Road 3.9 mi 5m
Main Street North 3.1 mi 4m
Highway 25 South 2.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Augusta Road — 31.9 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, SC and Murphys Estates, SC.

1

Start on US 29

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
2

Continue on US 29

10 mi · 13 min · Mills Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 7 Toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork

262 ft · 6 sec
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto US 25

32 mi · 44 min · Augusta Road
6

Continue on US 25

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sulpher Springs Road
7

Continue on US 25

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Dillard Road
8

Continue on US 25

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Driftwood Lane
9

Continue on US 25

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Rosemont Circle
10

Continue on US 25

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Reedy Cove Place
11

Continue on US 25

1.3 mi · 1 min · Virgin Drive
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 25; US 178

6.6 mi · 9 min · US 25; US 178
13

Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Calhoun Avenue
14

Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Hampton Avenue
15

Turn slight right onto US 25 Business; US 178 Business

426 ft · 7 sec · Ivy Hall Lane
16

Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business

3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
17

Continue on US 25; US 178

2.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 25 South
18

Continue on US 25; US 178

2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road
19

Continue on US 25

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East
20

Continue on US 25

3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road
21

Continue on US 25

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Greenwood Highway
22

Continue on US 25

18 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road
23

Turn right onto US 25 Truck

2.7 mi · 3 min · Bauskett Street
24

Turn right onto Penn Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Penn Street
25

Continue on Sweetwater Road

14 mi · 23 min · Sweetwater Road
26

Turn left onto Big Oak Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Big Oak Drive
27

Turn left onto Redwood Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Redwood Drive
28

Turn right onto Hickory Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hickory Drive
29

Arrive at destination

Hickory Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour 32 minute duration and 103.3-mile distance, this trip is easily achievable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With only one suggested stop and a fuel cost estimated at $16, planning is straightforward. Keep an eye on your navigation as the route is described as 'turn-heavy,' so paying attention to directions will be key to staying on track, especially during the 31.9-mile stretch on Augusta Road. This route is manageable enough that you can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the late morning to avoid early rush hour.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51.6 miles from Greenville, SC, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.6 miles or 1h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murphys Estates, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greenville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greenville, SC

This is one driving day of about 103.3 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Greenville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Augusta Road for about 31.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenwood, SC

52 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Pelzer, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.6 miles from Greenville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Bridge City Coffee @ The Intersection

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenville, South Carolina

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18643739150

Visit website

The Village Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenville, South Carolina

2 mi

Inspire Coffee House

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenville, South Carolina

2.4 mi

Bridge City Coffee @ The Intersection

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Greenville, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18643739150

Visit website

The Village Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Greenville, South Carolina

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Inspire Coffee House

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Greenville, South Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–3:30 pm

+18643265147

Visit website

Christie’s Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 103.3

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Visit website

Stone Roastery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 103.3

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18035104129

Liberty Bridge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Greenville, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 12 and 103 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
12 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 7 Toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood
7
12.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 25 South: Greenwood

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
3
12.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 25 / Augusta Road

Merge onto US 25 / Augusta Road

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
47.4 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 25; US 178

Keep slight right at fork onto US 25; US 178

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
103 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | Hickory Drive

Turn right onto Hickory Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.15 one way

$32.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.66 $35.33
premium $4.70 $19.12 $38.24
diesel $5.61 $22.81 $45.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31 0 $10.85 $4.96
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.04 $4.13
EV Truck/SUV 41.3 0 $14.46 $6.61

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenville, SC

Morning in Greenville on Sunday

Local time

7:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murphys Estates, SC

Morning in Murphys Estates on Sunday

Local time

7:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Greenwood, SC

52 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

28 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 32m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 9% of the journey on highways. Expect a more engaged driving experience as you navigate through local roads like Augusta Road, Sleepy Creek Road, and Sweetwater Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.9 miles on Augusta Road, giving you a significant section of consistent driving before needing to make turns. The overall feel is less about high-speed travel and more about a connected, local road experience.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on Augusta Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (US 25 / Augusta Road): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Greenville, SC to Murphys Estates, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.

Greenwood

12 mi in | ~16m

About the Cities

Starting in Greenville, SC

Full guide →

Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 103.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on Augusta Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (US 25 / Augusta Road): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Murphys Estates, SC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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