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Trip from Jackson, SC to Summerville, SC

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

81.3 mi

131 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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Downtown Summerville, SC, SC

Summerville, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, SC to Summerville, SC covers 81.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17 Alternate, Saints Delight Road, North Live Oak Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on US 17 Alternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.01 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

40.7 miles from Jackson, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 81.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 Alternate is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 14 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 14 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

4
15.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | Reservoir Street

Turn left onto Reservoir Street

Navigation decision point

5
81.3 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | East Richardson Avenue

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 Alternate 18.5 mi 26m
Saints Delight Road 13.8 mi 18m
North Live Oak Drive 12 mi 17m
North Fraser Street 10.5 mi 15m
Highmarket Street 8.3 mi 11m
North Main Street 6 mi 9m
County Line Road 5.8 mi 8m
Jackson Village Road 2.5 mi 9m
Longest stretch: US 17 Alternate — 18.5 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, SC and Summerville, 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

10 mi · 15 min · North Fraser Street
6

Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive

0.9 mi · 2 min · Anthuan Maybank Drive
7

Turn right onto Church Street

498 ft · 14 sec · Church Street
8

Turn left onto Reservoir Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Reservoir Street
9

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521

8.3 mi · 11 min · Highmarket Street
10

Take the exit

378 ft · 10 sec
11

Turn left onto US 17 Alternate

14 mi · 18 min · Saints Delight Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41

5.8 mi · 8 min · County Line Road
13

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; SC 45

18 mi · 25 min · US 17 Alternate; SC 45
14

Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; US 52

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 17 Alternate; US 52
15

Continue on US 52; US 17 Alternate

1.2 mi · 2 min · US 52; US 17 Alternate
16

Turn right onto SC 6 Truck

12 mi · 17 min · North Live Oak Drive
17

Continue on US 17 Alternate

6.0 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

116 ft · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right

92 ft · 6 sec
20

Arrive at destination

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 40.7 miles from Jackson, SC, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 80 miles or 2h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.7 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerville, 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.

+

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 81.3 miles and 2h 7m.

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 Alternate for about 18.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.7 mi from Jackson, SC · 1h 6m into the drive

Downtown Fayetteville, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

41 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Jackson, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Summerville, SC

The final approach into Summerville, 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 Summerville, 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...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour $10 near mile 75.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.01 one way

$26.02 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $14.18 $28.35
premium $4.78 $15.29 $30.59
diesel $5.64 $18.06 $36.12

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: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Flying J 1068

Summerville, SC

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Berkeley Ford

Moncks Corner, SC

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

Spinx

Ladson, SC

eVgo Network

1 DCFC

McElveen Buick GMC

Summerville, SC

AMPUP

1 DCFC

McElveen Buick GMC

Summerville, SC

AMPUP

1 DCFC

eVgo Network: 2 AMPUP: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.4 0 $8.54 $3.90
Efficient EV 20.3 0 $7.11 $3.25
EV Truck/SUV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (64% 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

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summerville, SC

Afternoon in Summerville on Monday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

2h 7m 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 Summerville, SC covers 81.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17 Alternate, Saints Delight Road, North Live Oak Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 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 $13.01 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 2h 7m drive. You will face about 14 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 Summerville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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