How far is Jackson, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Jackson, SC to Sumter, SC is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.73 mi
01h 44m
Flight
71.82 mi
115.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.82 mi
Kilometers
115.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.73 mi
Kilometers
137.97 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 Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T06:16
Arrive Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 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
Lane
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Jackson
47.5 mi
00h 52m
To Sumter
38.3 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
79°F
Sunday

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 Sumter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  14. 14

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  16. 16

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · North Brooks Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 31%
North Brooks Street
16.1 mi · 19%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 14%
North Fraser Street
10.5 mi · 12%
Highmarket Street
8.29 mi · 10%
Georgetown Highway
7.85 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 521

Continue on US Highway 521

26.8 mi · 00h 30m

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
+13.9 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lane
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 Chance Rain Showers near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 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?

Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Jackson and 38.3 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lane

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

17 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

73 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

76 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

106 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 71.82 mi (115.59 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

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

#2 Sumter

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

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Bogg Lane (-79.198954, 33.499065)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $11.96
Round trip
$23.92
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.96 $23.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.38 $26.75
Premium $4.78 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.62 $16.98 $33.97

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 Sumter. The current time is 06:16:56.

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.