How far is India Hook, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from India Hook, SC to Charleston, SC is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.12 mi
03h 04m
Flight
166.34 mi
267.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.34 mi
Kilometers
267.7 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.12 mi
Kilometers
309.19 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in India Hook
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave India Hook
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Charleston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in India Hook
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gaston
SC

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

From India Hook
96.4 mi
01h 32m
To Charleston
95.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between India Hook and Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between India Hook and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Twin Lakes Road

    33 m · 7 sec · Twin Lakes Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mount Gallant Road

    2014 ft · 58 sec · Mount Gallant Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto India Hook Road

    2 mi · 4 min · India Hook Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Celanese Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Celanese Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    104.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between India Hook and Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
105 mi · 55%
Celanese Road
64.8 mi · 34%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 6%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
3.26 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.76 mi · 1%
India Hook Road
1.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight right

104 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
166.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 32m from India Hook
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving India Hook and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from India Hook to Charleston?

The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from India Hook and 95.8 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around India Hook and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between India Hook and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 166.34 mi (267.7 km).

India Hook

#1 India Hook

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population3,328
Coordinates35.0073700, -81.0217400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Lakes Road (-81.021882, 35.007608)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.66 L · about $26.86
Round trip
$53.71
13.56 gal · 51.32 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.86 $53.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.03 $60.06
Premium $4.78 $32.39 $64.79
Diesel $5.62 $38.13 $76.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between India Hook and Charleston. The current time is 20:40:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.