How far is India Hook, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from India Hook, SC to Columbia, SC is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 15m.
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 India Hook and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between India Hook and Columbia.
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Start on Twin Lakes Road
33 m · 7 sec · Twin Lakes Road
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Turn right onto Mount Gallant Road
2014 ft · 58 sec · Mount Gallant Road
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Turn right onto India Hook Road
2 mi · 4 min · India Hook Road
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Turn left onto Celanese Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Celanese Road
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Take the ramp right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Continue on Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Turn right onto Gervais Street
2053 ft · 51 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
71 m · 22 sec · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between India Hook and Columbia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Celanese Road
Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 00h 41m
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 India Hook and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from India Hook to Columbia?
The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 38.3 miles from India Hook and 37.5 miles from Columbia.
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 6.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around India Hook and Sunny near Columbia.
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.
Camden
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Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between India Hook and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 69.56 mi (111.94 km).
#1 India Hook
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,328 |
| Coordinates | 35.0073700, -81.0217400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.62 | $21.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
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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