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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Liberty Street
966 ft · 24 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
2268 ft · 44 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Broad Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on South Hampton Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · South Hampton Street
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Turn left onto South Matson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Matson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kershaw Camden Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Spring Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left
1073 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Rock Hill Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Rock Hill Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1220 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South
4.2 mi · 5 min · Anderson Road South
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Take the exit slight right
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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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 Sumter 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kershaw.
Camden
Columbia
Charlotte
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and India Hook. Straight-line distance: 84.51 mi (136 km).
#1 Sumter
City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 39,439 |
| Coordinates | 33.9204400, -80.3414700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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