How far is Brookdale, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Brookdale, SC to Summerville, SC is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookdale and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookdale and Summerville.
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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
50.1 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 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 Summerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 East
Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brookdale and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookdale to Summerville?
The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 27.4 miles from Brookdale and 27.4 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookdale and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Harleyville
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 Harleyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookdale and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 50.39 mi (81.09 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 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
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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