How far is Sumter, SC from Jackson, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Jackson, SC is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 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.
Flight Distance
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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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Jackson.
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Start on East Liberty Street
20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manning Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue
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Continue on Manning Road
16.1 mi · 19 min · Manning Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street
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Continue on Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Society Street
1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street
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Continue on US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Georgetown Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway
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Continue on Highmarket Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
860 ft · 15 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Fraser Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · North Fraser Street
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Turn right onto Exodus Drive
1.4 mi · 4 min · Exodus Drive
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Turn right onto Jackson Village Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Jackson Village Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson Village Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Jackson Village Road
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Turn left onto Bogg Lane
40 m · 6 sec · Bogg Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bogg Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sumter 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 Sumter to Jackson?
The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 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?
Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Sumter and 48 miles from Jackson.
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 24.2 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 $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sumter and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Lane
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 Lane.
Kingstree
Charleston, South Carolina
Florence
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 71.82 mi (115.59 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 Jackson
Town in Aiken County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,815 |
| Coordinates | 33.4993400, -79.1989400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-79.19894, 33.49934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
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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