How far is Ninety Six, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Ninety Six, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ninety Six and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ninety Six and North Charleston.
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Start on North Main Street West
3096 ft · 1 min · North Main Street West
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Continue on Ninety Six Highway
6.6 mi · 12 min · Ninety Six Highway
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Continue on State Highway 34
1647 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 34
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Continue on Highway 34
3.2 mi · 6 min · Highway 34
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34
6.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 34
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Continue on State Highway 34
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 121
4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 121
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Continue on Boundary Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Boundary Street
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Turn left onto Nance Street
753 ft · 22 sec · Nance Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 219
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 219
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Take the ramp slight right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
107.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
1270 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ninety Six and North Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
107 mi · 01h 59m
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 leaving Ninety Six and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ninety Six to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Ninety Six and 88.5 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ninety Six and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Swansea
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 Swansea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ninety Six and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 149.19 mi (240.1 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 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.33 | $54.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.48 | $58.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.70 | $69.40 |
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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