How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Brookdale, SC?

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Brookdale, SC is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.05 mi
03h 02m
Flight
112.17 mi
180.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.17 mi
Kilometers
180.52 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.05 mi
Kilometers
226.99 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookdale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Brookdale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Olanta
SC

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

From Myrtle Beach
70.5 mi
01h 31m
To Brookdale
70.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Brookdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    49 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway

    609 ft · 20 sec · North Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    149 m · 22 sec · 6th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue North

    889 ft · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Alder Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 501 East

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wright Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 378

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

  12. 12

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    36.1 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    14.3 mi · 18 min · Five Chop Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 33: Orangeburg, Cameron

    923 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 33: Orangeburg

    602 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Russell Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Russell Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Old Cameron Road

    622 ft · 29 sec · Old Cameron Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Shadow Lawn Drive

    1266 ft · 1 min · Shadow Lawn Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Dellwood Drive

    129 m · 18 sec · Dellwood Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dellwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
38.4 mi · 27%
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi · 26%
Highway 378
22.9 mi · 16%
Five Chop Road
20.1 mi · 14%
Clarence Coker Highway
3.46 mi · 2%
Highway 501 East
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olanta
01h 31m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Myrtle Beach and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Brookdale?

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Olanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Myrtle Beach and 70.6 miles from Brookdale.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Myrtle Beach and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookdale.

Stop Ideas Near Olanta

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

32 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

33 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

74 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Brookdale. Straight-line distance: 112.17 mi (180.52 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Brookdale

#2 Brookdale

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Population4,873
Coordinates33.5068200, -80.8234200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Brookdale (-80.82342, 33.50682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.45
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.73 $39.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.06 $44.11
Premium $4.78 $23.79 $47.59
Diesel $5.62 $28.01 $56.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Brookdale. The current time is 05:01:05.

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.