How far is Brookdale, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Brookdale, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.05 mi
01h 19m
Flight
74.26 mi
119.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.26 mi
Kilometers
119.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.05 mi
Kilometers
130.44 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Mon, Jun 1, 5:19 PM EDT
Return by in Brookdale
Mon, Jun 1, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookdale
2026-06-01T16:00
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Mon, Jun 1, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ridgeville
SC

Town of the United States

From Brookdale
40 mi
00h 39m
To Mount Pleasant
41.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookdale and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookdale and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Dellwood Drive

    129 m · 20 sec · Dellwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shadow Lawn Drive

    1266 ft · 1 min · Shadow Lawn Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Cameron Road

    570 ft · 26 sec · Old Cameron Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Russell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookdale and Mount Pleasant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
62.3 mi · 77%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 15%
Russell Street
1.71 mi · 2%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2%
Rivers Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Remount Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeville
00h 39m from Brookdale
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brookdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookdale to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Brookdale and 41.1 miles from Mount Pleasant.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brookdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Lincolnville Town Office

Lincolnville , SC
141 W Broad St, Lincolnville, SC 29485
Rating 1.1/5 19 reviews City government office
Summerville Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Summerville Municipal Court

Summerville , SC
200 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeville.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

38 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

67 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

78 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

81 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookdale and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 74.26 mi (119.51 km).

Brookdale

#1 Brookdale

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Population4,873
Coordinates33.5068200, -80.8234200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Dellwood Drive (-80.823822, 33.507188)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $11.33
Round trip
$22.66
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.33 $22.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.67 $25.33
Premium $4.78 $13.67 $27.33
Diesel $5.62 $16.08 $32.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookdale and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 16:00:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.