How far is Summerville, SC from Jackson, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Jackson, SC is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
82.41 mi
02h 07m
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
82.41 mi
Kilometers
132.62 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-19T07:37
Arrive Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 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
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
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 Summerville
41.2 mi
01h 03m
To Jackson
41.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Live Oak Drive

    12 mi · 18 min · South Live Oak Drive

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saints Delight Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Saints Delight Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Saints Delight Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Saints Delight Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    860 ft · 15 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · North Fraser Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Exodus Drive

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Exodus Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Jackson Village Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson Village Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Jackson Village Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bogg Lane

    40 m · 6 sec · Bogg Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bogg Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Live Oak Drive
31.7 mi · 38%
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 17%
North Fraser Street
11.5 mi · 14%
Highmarket Street
9.45 mi · 11%
North Main Street
6.03 mi · 7%
Jackson Village Road
2.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Live Oak Drive

Continue straight

18.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
01h 03m from Summerville
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Summerville and 41.2 miles from Jackson.

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 16.9 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Summerville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 65.49 mi (105.39 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population1,815
Coordinates33.4993400, -79.1989400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Jackson (-79.19894, 33.49934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.05
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.53 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.89 $25.78
Premium $4.78 $13.90 $27.81
Diesel $5.62 $16.37 $32.73

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 Summerville and Jackson. The current time is 07:37:24.

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.