How far is Columbia, SC from Ninety Six, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Ninety Six, SC is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Ninety Six.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Ninety Six.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
554 ft · 25 sec · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Assembly Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Assembly Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 35 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 Columbia and Ninety Six.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia 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 Columbia to Ninety Six?
The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Columbia and 34.7 miles from Ninety Six.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ninety Six.
Stop Ideas Near Prosperity
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Ninety Six. Straight-line distance: 57.87 mi (93.14 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
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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