How far is Columbia, SC from India Hook, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to India Hook, SC is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and India Hook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and India Hook.
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Start on Gervais Street
1987 ft · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 21, SC 161: Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 21 North: Fort Mill
2053 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto North Cherry Road
551 ft · 11 sec · North Cherry Road
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Turn left onto Celanese Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Celanese Road
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Turn right onto India Hook Road
2 mi · 3 min · India Hook Road
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Turn left onto Mount Gallant Road
2014 ft · 59 sec · Mount Gallant Road
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Turn left onto Twin Lakes Road
33 m · 5 sec · Twin Lakes Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Twin Lakes Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and India Hook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles F Bolden Freeway
Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
61.7 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near India Hook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to India Hook?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Columbia and 38.3 miles from India Hook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near India Hook.
Stop Ideas Near Great Falls
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 Great Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and India Hook. Straight-line distance: 69.56 mi (111.94 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 India Hook
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,328 |
| Coordinates | 35.0073700, -81.0217400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: India Hook (-81.02174, 35.00737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
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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