How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Brookdale, SC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Brookdale, SC is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Brookdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Brookdale.
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Start on the route
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn straight
534 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia
2641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 33: Orangeburg, Cameron
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 33: Orangeburg
602 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Russell Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Russell Street
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Turn right onto Old Cameron Road
622 ft · 29 sec · Old Cameron Road
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Turn right onto Shadow Lawn Drive
1266 ft · 1 min · Shadow Lawn Drive
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Turn left onto Dellwood Drive
129 m · 18 sec · Dellwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dellwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Brookdale.
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 North
Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Brookdale?
The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Mount Pleasant and 40 miles from Brookdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookdale.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Lincolnville Town Office
Summerville Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeville.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Brookdale. Straight-line distance: 74.26 mi (119.51 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 92,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.7940700, -79.8625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookdale
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
| Population | 4,873 |
| Coordinates | 33.5068200, -80.8234200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookdale (-80.82342, 33.50682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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