How far is Charleston, SC from Ninety Six, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Ninety Six, SC is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Ninety Six.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Ninety Six.
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Start on Broad Street
12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Street
689 ft · 15 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto King Street
3052 ft · 1 min · King Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
853 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Coming Street
1144 ft · 31 sec · Coming Street
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Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway
3078 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight left
144 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 219: Newberry
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 219
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 219
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Nance Street
753 ft · 22 sec · Nance Street
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Turn right onto Boundary Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Boundary Street
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Continue on Highway 121
4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 121
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Turn right onto Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 34
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on Highway 34
9.3 mi · 16 min · Highway 34
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Continue on State Highway 34
1647 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 34
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Continue on Ninety Six Highway
6.6 mi · 12 min · Ninety Six Highway
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Continue on North Main Street East
3096 ft · 1 min · North Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Ninety Six.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Septima Clark Expressway
Keep slight left
144 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Charleston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ninety Six.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Ninety Six?
The road trip is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Charleston and 89.6 miles from Ninety Six.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charleston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ninety Six.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews
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 Saint Matthews.
Columbia
Denmark
Camden
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Ninety Six. Straight-line distance: 154.55 mi (248.73 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ninety Six
Human settlement in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 34.1751300, -82.0240100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ninety Six (-82.02401, 34.17513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.54 | $71.09 |
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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