Origin
Jackson, SC
Morning in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, SC to Summerville, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
121.4 mi
195 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, SC
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Summerville, SC
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Trip Overview
Jackson, SC to Summerville, SC is 121.4 miles and takes about 2 hours 37 minutes via I 26 and Bamberg Road, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a manageable drive, perfect for a single day without feeling overly rushed. Expect a mixed driving experience, so pack accordingly for a straightforward journey between these two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.7 miles from Jackson, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 44.3 mi | 47m |
| Bamberg Road | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Heritage Highway | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Williston Road | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Highway 78 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 1 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Five Chop Road | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Dexter Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 44.3 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on Goforth Street
72 ft
·
9 sec
·
Goforth Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
363 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto S-02-62
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Silverton Street
4
Turn right onto SC 125
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Atomic Road
5
Turn left onto State Highway 1
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 1
6
Continue on State Highway 1
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 1
7
Turn straight onto Whiskey Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Whiskey Road
8
Turn right onto US 278
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Williston Road
9
Turn left onto SC 781
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Tinker Creek Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 78
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Charleston Highway
11
Continue on US 78; SC 39
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 78
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 78
13
Continue on US 78
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Dexter Street
14
Continue on US 78
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 78
15
Continue on US 78
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Heritage Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto US 301; US 601
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Highway
17
Continue on US 301; US 601
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bamberg Road
18
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Edisto Drive
19
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
20
Turn right onto US 301
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Five Chop Road
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
22
Merge onto I 26
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 26
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right
92 ft
·
6 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 37 minute duration, leaving Jackson, SC in the morning is ideal, allowing you to arrive in Summerville with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $19, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest 44.3-mile stretch on I-26. This is a drive best suited for a single day, so focus on a smooth transition from highway to local roads as you approach your destination.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.7 miles from Jackson, SC, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.3 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 27 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.7 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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.
+
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 121.4 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Jackson, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 44.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Jackson, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 121.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
State Highway 1
Turn left onto State Highway 1
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 78 / Charleston Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 78 / Charleston Highway
Navigation decision point
7
119.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
5
121.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
|
East Richardson Avenue
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.98 one way
$37.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.47 | $44.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.80 | $53.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.75 | $5.83 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.62 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.00 | $7.77 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Summerville, SC
Morning in Summerville on Tuesday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
1 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
2h 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 67
Caution: Burn Ban in Effect 4/17
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
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
~63 min detour
$10
near mile 121.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This 121.4-mile drive offers a mixed driving profile, with 48% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of the time on I-26, including a substantial stretch of 44.3 miles without needing to exit. Beyond the interstate, expect to navigate roads like Bamberg Road and Heritage Highway, which will offer a different pace. The route transitions from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions, providing variety as you travel.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.3 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 13 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (State Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 78 / Charleston Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 121.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.3 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (State Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 78 / Charleston Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Congaree National Park and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Summerville, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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