How far is North Charleston, SC from India Hook, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to India Hook, SC is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and India Hook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and India Hook.
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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
103.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.3 mi · 2 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 North Charleston 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.
I 26 West
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 54m
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 leaving North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near India Hook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to India Hook?
The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 93 miles from North Charleston and 92.8 miles from India Hook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 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 $25.98 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near India Hook.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
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 Gaston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and India Hook. Straight-line distance: 160.39 mi (258.12 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 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.05 | $58.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.89 | $73.79 |
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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