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Trip from Charleston, SC to Jackson, SC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

76.1 mi

122 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Charleston, SC to Jackson, SC covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17, North Fraser Street, Johnnie Dodds Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.4 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38 miles from Charleston, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 76.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 76.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and North Fraser Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.4 miles on US 17.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and North Fraser Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near S-10-107 / Meeting Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | S-10-107 / Meeting Street

Turn right onto S-10-107 / Meeting Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Calhoun Street

Turn right onto Calhoun Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

Merge onto US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | US 17 / North Fraser Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 / North Fraser Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
73.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | Jackson Village Road

Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 49.4 mi 1h 3m
North Fraser Street 11.6 mi 16m
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard 6.6 mi 11m
Jackson Village Road 2.5 mi 9m
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge 2.3 mi 3m
Exodus Drive 1.4 mi 3m
East Bay Street 0.8 mi 1m
Meeting Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 17 — 49.4 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, SC and Jackson, SC.

1

Start on Broad Street

40 ft · 5 sec · Broad Street
2

Turn right onto S-10-107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meeting Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto Calhoun Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Calhoun Street
4

Turn left onto East Bay Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Bay Street
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 17 North
6

Merge onto US 17

2.3 mi · 3 min · Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 17

6.6 mi · 11 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on US 17

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 17
Use the left lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17

12 mi · 16 min · North Fraser Street
10

Turn right onto Exodus Drive

1.4 mi · 3 min · Exodus Drive
11

Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Jackson Village Road
12

Keep slight left at fork onto Jackson Village Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Jackson Village Road
13

Turn left onto Bogg Lane

131 ft · 5 sec · Bogg Lane
14

Arrive at destination

Bogg Lane

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38 miles from Charleston, SC, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Charleston, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Charleston, SC

This is one driving day of about 76.1 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Charleston, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 49.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38 mi from Charleston, SC · 53m into the drive

city in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Isle of Palms, SC

38 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Isle of Palms, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Isle of Palms, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jackson, SC

The final approach into Jackson, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Second State Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 5.4

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Just Love Coffee Cafe- Mt Pleasant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

1.7 mi

Muddy Waters Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, South Carolina

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bitty and Beau’s Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, South Carolina

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18436090455

Visit website

The Black Door Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, South Carolina

0.1 mi

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, South Carolina

0.8 mi

Second State Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 5.4

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Just Love Coffee Cafe- Mt Pleasant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.9

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18432848283

Visit website

Muddy Waters Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+18433438937

Visit website

Bitty and Beau’s Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18436090455

Visit website

The Black Door Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+18435772400

Visit website

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Bad Bunnies Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+18434147777

Visit website

Sightsee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+18432126538

Visit website

Second State Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.4

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18436373410

Visit website

The Front Porch Coffeehouse and Creamery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.3

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18433887161

Visit website

Time Traveler Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18435017924

Visit website

On Purpose Adventures

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 5.4

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18548889893

Visit website

Charleston Sole Walking Tours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18433648272

Visit website

Georgetown Historic District

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 59.8

Georgetown, South Carolina

Visit website

Shem Creek Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 5.4

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18438844440

Visit website

Gullah Tours

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+18437637551

Visit website

Palmetto Islands County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 10.9

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

+18434066950

Visit website

Adventure Harbour Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18434429455

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 near mile 5.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.90 one way

$23.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $13.01 $26.02
premium $4.70 $14.08 $28.17
diesel $5.61 $16.80 $33.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.65 $4.87

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Charleston, SC

Night in Charleston on Thursday

Local time

10:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, SC

Night in Jackson on Thursday

Local time

10:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 52m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Charleston, SC to Jackson, SC covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, North Fraser Street, Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38 miles from Charleston, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Charleston, SC to Jackson, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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