How far is Jackson, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Jackson, SC to Summerville, SC is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.39 mi
01h 44m
Flight
65.49 mi
105.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.49 mi
Kilometers
105.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.39 mi
Kilometers
130.98 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T06:19
Arrive Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Jamestown
SC

Town in South Carolina, USA

From Jackson
40.6 mi
00h 52m
To Summerville
40.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Summerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Summerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Bogg Lane

    40 m · 9 sec · Bogg Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

    1949 ft · 1 min · Jackson Village Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson Village Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Jackson Village Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Exodus Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exodus Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · North Fraser Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Anthuan Maybank Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Church Street

    152 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Reservoir Street

    1097 ft · 32 sec · Reservoir Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highmarket Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highmarket Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    115 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Saints Delight Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Saints Delight Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Line Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Live Oak Drive

    12 mi · 18 min · North Live Oak Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Summerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 17%
North Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 15%
North Fraser Street
10.5 mi · 13%
Highmarket Street
8.36 mi · 10%
County Line Road
6.97 mi · 9%
North Main Street
6.03 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

17.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 52m from Jackson
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Summerville?

The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Jackson and 40.7 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

44 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

54 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

102 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 65.49 mi (105.39 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population1,815
Coordinates33.4993400, -79.1989400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Bogg Lane (-79.198954, 33.499065)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.87 L · about $11.37
Round trip
$22.74
5.74 gal · 21.74 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.37 $22.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.71 $25.42
Premium $4.78 $13.71 $27.43
Diesel $5.62 $16.14 $32.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Summerville. The current time is 06:19:48.

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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.