How far is Florence, SC from Ninety Six, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Ninety Six, SC is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (208 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.02 mi
03h 09m
Flight
129.26 mi
208.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.26 mi
Kilometers
208.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.02 mi
Kilometers
234.99 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ninety Six
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Ninety Six
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dentsville
SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

From Florence
72.9 mi
01h 34m
To Ninety Six
73.1 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Ninety Six.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Ninety Six.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Cheves Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 219: Newberry

    1366 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 219

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 219

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nance Street

    753 ft · 22 sec · Nance Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Boundary Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Boundary Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 121

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 121

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 34

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 34

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 34

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Highway 34

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 34

    1647 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 34

  20. 20

    Continue on Ninety Six Highway

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Ninety Six Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street East

    3096 ft · 1 min · North Main Street East

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Ninety Six.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 52%
I 26 West
32.2 mi · 22%
Highway 34
9.25 mi · 6%
Ninety Six Highway
6.63 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.95 mi · 3%
Highway 121
4.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

76.4 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dentsville
01h 34m from Florence
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence 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 Florence to Ninety Six?

The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Dentsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Florence and 73.1 miles from Ninety Six.

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

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (208 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ninety Six.

Stop Ideas Near Dentsville

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

37 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

84 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Florence

112 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Ninety Six. Straight-line distance: 129.26 mi (208.02 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Ninety Six

#2 Ninety Six

Human settlement in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,043
Coordinates34.1751300, -82.0240100
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Ninety Six (-82.02401, 34.17513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.5 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.3 gal · 39 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.78 $24.61 $49.21
Diesel $5.62 $28.96 $57.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Ninety Six. The current time is 00:58:30.

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.