How far is North Charleston, SC from Ninety Six, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Ninety Six, SC is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
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 North Charleston and Ninety Six.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Ninety Six.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1 km · 1 min · Dorchester Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
138.9 mi · 2 hr 33 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 North Charleston and Ninety Six.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 West
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 33m
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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston to Ninety Six?
The road trip is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from North Charleston and 86.4 miles from Ninety Six.
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 23.6 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.16 one way or $48.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ninety Six.
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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Camden
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Ninety Six. Straight-line distance: 149.19 mi (240.1 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.16 | $48.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.02 | $54.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.15 | $58.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.31 | $68.61 |
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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