How far is Brookdale, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Brookdale, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookdale and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookdale and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on Dellwood Drive
129 m · 20 sec · Dellwood Drive
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Turn right onto Shadow Lawn Drive
1266 ft · 1 min · Shadow Lawn Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Cameron Road
570 ft · 26 sec · Old Cameron Road
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Continue on Russell Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Russell Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 26 East: Charleston
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Santee
1497 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
14.8 mi · 19 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Turbeville Highway
36.1 mi · 43 min · Turbeville Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378
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Continue on Wright Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Highway 501 East
10.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 501 East
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Turn straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Kings Highway
1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right
60 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookdale and Myrtle Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Five Chop Road
Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brookdale and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookdale to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Olanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Brookdale and 71.1 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookdale and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Olanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olanta.
Kingstree
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookdale and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 112.17 mi (180.52 km).
#1 Brookdale
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
| Population | 4,873 |
| Coordinates | 33.5068200, -80.8234200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.6890600, -78.8866900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.18 | $56.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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