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Trip from Jackson, SC to North Charleston, SC

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

78.5 mi

126 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m

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

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Downtown North Charleston, SC, SC

North Charleston, SC

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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, Jackson Village Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.6 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.69 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

39.3 miles from Jackson, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Jackson, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 45.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jackson Village Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jackson Village Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Jackson Village Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.5 miles (Exodus Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Jackson Village Road

Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Jackson Village Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Jackson Village Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
2.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | Exodus Drive

Turn left onto Exodus Drive

Navigation decision point

6
74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward Meeting Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Meeting Street
5
74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 52 / Meeting Street

Turn right onto US 52 / Meeting Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 45.6 mi 1h
North Fraser Street 24.5 mi 33m
Jackson Village Road 2.5 mi 9m
Meeting Street 2.2 mi 3m
Exodus Drive 1.4 mi 3m
Carner Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Meeting Street Road 0.8 mi 1m
Rivers Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 17 — 45.6 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bogg Lane

131 ft · 9 sec · Bogg Lane
2

Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Jackson Village Road
3

Keep slight left at fork onto Jackson Village Road

2.1 mi · 8 min · Jackson Village Road
4

Turn left onto Exodus Drive

1.4 mi · 3 min · Exodus Drive
5

Turn left onto US 701

24 mi · 33 min · North Fraser Street
6

Continue on US 17

46 mi · 1 hr · US 17
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward Meeting Street Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto US 52

2.2 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 52

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Meeting Street Road
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 52

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Meeting Street Road
11

Continue on US 52

0.8 mi · 1 min · Carner Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on US 52; US 78

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

US 52; US 78

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 39.3 miles from Jackson, SC, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.6 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 78.5 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jackson, SC

This is one driving day of about 78.5 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jackson, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 45.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.3 mi from Jackson, SC · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilmington, NC

39 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

Wilmington, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilmington, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Jackson, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Charleston, SC

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Charleston, SC.

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

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 70.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.69 one way

$25.38 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.83 $27.66
premium $4.78 $14.92 $29.83
diesel $5.64 $17.62 $35.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Citadel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mellow Mushroom - Tesla Supercharger

North Charleston, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 1082

N. Charleston, SC

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

PALMETTO EV PALMETTO2

Charleston, SC

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

PALMETTO EV PALMETTO1

Charleston, SC

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

Hudson Nissan

Charleston, SC

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

SEC Charleston

Charleston, SC

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Hudson Nissan

Charleston, SC

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Non-Networked: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 Tesla: 2 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.24 $3.77
Efficient EV 19.6 0 $6.87 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $10.99 $5.02

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Jackson, SC

Afternoon in Jackson on Monday

Local time

2:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Charleston, SC

Afternoon in North Charleston on Monday

Local time

2:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 54m 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 Jackson, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, North Fraser Street, Jackson Village Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 miles from Jackson, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.56 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 is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jackson Village Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Jackson Village Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.5 miles (Exodus Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jackson, SC to North Charleston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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