How far is Goose Creek, SC from Ninety Six, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Ninety Six, SC is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Ninety Six.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Ninety Six.
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Start on The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Turn right onto Old State Road
72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on University Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2254 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
128.3 mi · 2 hr 20 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 Goose Creek 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.
University Boulevard
Merge slight right
128 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek to Ninety Six?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Goose Creek and 82.1 miles from Ninety Six.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ninety Six.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
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 Gaston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Ninety Six. Straight-line distance: 141.23 mi (227.29 km).
#1 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.93 | $45.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.64 | $51.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.66 | $55.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.56 | $65.13 |
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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