How far is Brookdale, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Brookdale, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
131.46 mi
02h 06m
Flight
118.1 mi
190.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.1 mi
Kilometers
190.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.46 mi
Kilometers
211.56 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Mon, Jun 1, 6:07 PM EDT
Return by in Brookdale
Mon, Jun 1, 8:13 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 Spartanburg
Mon, Jun 1, 6:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Little Mountain
SC

City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Brookdale
65.6 mi
01h 03m
To Spartanburg
65.8 mi
01h 03m

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
82°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookdale and Spartanburg.

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Russell Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cameron Road

    556 ft · 17 sec · Cameron Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  11. 11

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
120 mi · 91%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 5%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 2%
Russell Street
1.83 mi · 1%
US 221
0.26 mi
Shadow Lawn Drive
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 45m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Mountain
01h 03m from Brookdale
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brookdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookdale to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Brookdale and 65.8 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Little Mountain, 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 Little Mountain.

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Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Spartanburg

97 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

100 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookdale and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 118.1 mi (190.06 km).

Brookdale

#1 Brookdale

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Population4,873
Coordinates33.5068200, -80.8234200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Dellwood Drive (-80.823822, 33.507188)
End: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $18.38
Round trip
$36.76
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.38 $36.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.55 $41.10
Premium $4.78 $22.17 $44.34
Diesel $5.62 $26.10 $52.19

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 Spartanburg. The current time is 16:00:50.

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.