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

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to India Hook, SC is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.86 mi
02h 07m
Flight
84.51 mi
136 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.51 mi
Kilometers
136 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.86 mi
Kilometers
157.49 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in India Hook
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive India Hook
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumter
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kershaw
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Sumter
49 mi
01h 03m
To India Hook
48.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    966 ft · 24 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    2268 ft · 44 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · South Hampton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Matson Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    1073 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Rock Hill Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Rock Hill Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1220 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Anderson Road South

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    2458 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, SC 161: Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 21 North: Fort Mill

    2053 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North Cherry Road

    551 ft · 11 sec · North Cherry Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Celanese Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Celanese Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto India Hook Road

    2 mi · 3 min · India Hook Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Mount Gallant Road

    2014 ft · 59 sec · Mount Gallant Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Twin Lakes Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Twin Lakes Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Twin Lakes Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kershaw Camden Highway
14.9 mi · 15%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 15%
Lancaster Bypass
11.5 mi · 12%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 9%
Camden Highway
8.18 mi · 8%
Anderson Road South
8.07 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Kershaw Highway

Continue on Kershaw Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kershaw
01h 03m from Sumter
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sumter 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 Sumter to India Hook?

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Kershaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Sumter and 48.9 miles from India Hook.

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

The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kershaw

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

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

RAIL

Camden

34 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

75 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charlotte

80 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Florence

85 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and India Hook. Straight-line distance: 84.51 mi (136 km).

Sumter

#1 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
India Hook

#2 India Hook

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population3,328
Coordinates35.0073700, -81.0217400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: India Hook (-81.02174, 35.00737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.33
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.67 $27.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.28 $30.56
Premium $4.78 $16.48 $32.97
Diesel $5.62 $19.40 $38.81

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 Sumter and India Hook. The current time is 23:35:57.

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.