How far is Ninety Six, SC from Friendship, SC?
The driving distance from Ninety Six, SC to Friendship, SC is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ninety Six and Friendship.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ninety Six and Friendship.
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Start on North Main Street West
682 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street West
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Turn right onto Saluda Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Saluda Street
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Continue on State Highway 246
1361 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 246
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Continue on Hwy 246
2447 ft · 38 sec · Hwy 246
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Continue on Alexander Road West
1.3 km · 1 min · Alexander Road West
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Continue on State Highway 246
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 246
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3005 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Subdivision Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Subdivision Street
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Continue on McCormick Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · McCormick Highway
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Continue on State Highway 246
1164 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 246
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Continue on Rock House Road
1 mi · 2 min · Rock House Road
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Continue on Cowhead Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cowhead Creek Road
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Continue on State Highway 246
1567 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 246
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Continue on Sumter Forest Road
2882 ft · 58 sec · Sumter Forest Road
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Continue on Yancey Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Yancey Road
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Continue on State Highway 246
2775 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 246
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Continue on Pidgeon Forge Road
2772 ft · 55 sec · Pidgeon Forge Road
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Continue on Martin Town Road
1993 ft · 50 sec · Martin Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 178
21 m · 1 sec · Highway 178
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 178
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ninety Six and Friendship.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
McCormick Highway
Continue on McCormick Highway
1.17 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ninety Six and Chance Rain Showers near Friendship.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ninety Six to Friendship?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Ninety Six and 5.7 miles from Friendship.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ninety Six and Chance Rain Showers near Friendship.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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 Ninety Six and Friendship. Straight-line distance: 9.9 mi (15.94 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Friendship
Friendship is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0420700, -81.9595600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friendship (-81.95956, 34.04207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
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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