How far is Brookdale, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Brookdale, SC to Sumter, SC is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
64.78 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.8 mi
64.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.8 mi
Kilometers
64.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.78 mi
Kilometers
104.25 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Fri, Apr 17, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Brookdale
Fri, Apr 17, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookdale
2026-04-17T03:05
Arrive Sumter
Fri, Apr 17, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Summerton
SC

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

From Brookdale
32.1 mi
00h 33m
To Sumter
32.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Santee

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Five Chop Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

    88 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
40.2 mi · 62%
I 26 East
5.81 mi · 9%
Russell Street
1.71 mi · 3%
US 521
0.31 mi
South Main Street
0.31 mi
US 301 North
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
00h 33m from Brookdale
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookdale and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Brookdale and 32.7 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookdale and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Summerton

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

75 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookdale and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 39.8 mi (64.05 km).

Brookdale

#1 Brookdale

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

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

#2 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Dellwood Drive (-80.823822, 33.507188)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.14 $20.28
Premium $4.78 $10.94 $21.88
Diesel $5.62 $12.88 $25.76

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookdale and Sumter. The current time is 03:05:14.

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.