How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Ninety Six, SC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Ninety Six, SC is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.42 mi
03h 44m
Flight
156.9 mi
252.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.9 mi
Kilometers
252.5 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.42 mi
Kilometers
293.58 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ninety Six
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Ninety Six
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Mount Pleasant
91.2 mi
01h 52m
To Ninety Six
91.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
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 Mount Pleasant and Ninety Six.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Ninety Six.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    534 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    2641 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    134.4 mi · 2 hr 27 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 Mount Pleasant 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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
135 mi · 74%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 7%
Highway 34
9.25 mi · 5%
Ninety Six Highway
6.63 mi · 4%
Main Street
4.95 mi · 3%
Highway 121
4.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 27m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
156.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
01h 52m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Ninety Six?

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 91.2 miles from Mount Pleasant and 91.2 miles from Ninety Six.

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

The direct path is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Pleasant 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.

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

RAIL

Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Ninety Six. Straight-line distance: 156.9 mi (252.5 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
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: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Ninety Six (-82.02401, 34.17513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.37 L · about $25.51
Round trip
$51.02
12.88 gal · 48.74 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.51 $51.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.52 $57.05
Premium $4.78 $30.77 $61.54
Diesel $5.62 $36.22 $72.44

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 Mount Pleasant and Ninety Six. The current time is 00:58:37.

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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.