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

The driving distance from Ninety Six, SC to Sumter, SC is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.18 mi
02h 16m
Flight
97.92 mi
157.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.92 mi
Kilometers
157.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.18 mi
Kilometers
190.19 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Ninety Six
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ninety Six
2026-04-18T23:32
Arrive Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ninety Six
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Irmo
SC

Town

From Ninety Six
56.5 mi
01h 08m
To Sumter
61.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street West

    3096 ft · 1 min · North Main Street West

  2. 2

    Continue on Ninety Six Highway

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Ninety Six Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 34

    1647 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 34

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 34

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Highway 34

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 34

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 34

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 34

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 121

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 121

  9. 9

    Continue on Boundary Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boundary Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Nance Street

    753 ft · 22 sec · Nance Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 219

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 219

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 31%
State Highway 219
33.5 mi · 28%
Highway 34
9.25 mi · 8%
Ninety Six Highway
6.63 mi · 6%
Main Street
4.95 mi · 4%
Highway 121
4.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garners Ferry Road

Continue on Garners Ferry Road

36.2 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irmo
01h 08m from Ninety Six
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ninety Six and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ninety Six to Sumter?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Ninety Six and 61.7 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ninety Six and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Irmo

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

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

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Columbia

17 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

119 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ninety Six and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 97.92 mi (157.58 km).

Ninety Six

#1 Ninety Six

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

Population2,043
Coordinates34.1751300, -82.0240100
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Sumter

#2 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street West (-82.023976, 34.175046)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $4.78 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $5.62 $23.45 $46.90

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 Ninety Six and Sumter. The current time is 23:32:07.

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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.