How far is Sumter, SC from Brookdale, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Brookdale, SC is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Brookdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Brookdale.
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Start on East Liberty Street
20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manning Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue
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Continue on Manning Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Manning Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
14.3 mi · 18 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 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 Sumter and Brookdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Brookdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Brookdale?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 31.6 miles from Sumter and 31.6 miles from Brookdale.
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 23.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Brookdale.
Stop Ideas Near Summerton
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 Summerton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Brookdale. Straight-line distance: 39.8 mi (64.05 km).
#1 Sumter
City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 39,439 |
| Coordinates | 33.9204400, -80.3414700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.88 | $19.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.65 | $21.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
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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