How far is Brookdale, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Brookdale, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.59 mi
01h 08m
Flight
66.62 mi
107.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.62 mi
Kilometers
107.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.21 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 5:09 PM EDT
Return by in Brookdale
Mon, Jun 1, 6:17 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 North Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 5:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Harleyville
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Brookdale
35.1 mi
00h 34m
To North Charleston
36.5 mi
00h 34m

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
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookdale and North Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookdale and North Charleston.

  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

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookdale and North Charleston.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
66.8 mi · 93%
Russell Street
1.71 mi · 2%
Dorchester Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
0.28 mi
SC 642
0.24 mi
Shadow Lawn Drive
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 13m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harleyville
00h 34m from Brookdale
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brookdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookdale to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Harleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Brookdale and 36.5 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 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 North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Harleyville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harleyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

56 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

66 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Yemassee

69 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

76 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookdale and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 66.62 mi (107.22 km).

Brookdale

#1 Brookdale

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Population4,873
Coordinates33.5068200, -80.8234200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
North Charleston

#2 North Charleston

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

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Dellwood Drive (-80.823822, 33.507188)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.04
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.02 $20.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.21 $22.41
Premium $4.78 $12.09 $24.18
Diesel $5.62 $14.23 $28.46

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 North Charleston. The current time is 16:00:48.

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.