Origin
Brookdale, SC
Morning in Brookdale on Friday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookdale, SC to Columbia, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookdale, SC
Colon Freld
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookdale, SC to Columbia, SC covers 44.4 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, Jarvis Klapman Boulevard, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 44.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and Jarvis Klapman Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.9 miles on I 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
327 ft
160 ft
Total Climb
443 ft
Total Descent
369 ft
Highest Point
327 ft
~41.2 mi in
Elevation Range
168 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Jarvis Klapman Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Old Cameron Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Old Cameron Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Old Cameron Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Cameron Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 26 West: Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: West Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111B
Toward US 1 North: West Columbia
5
43.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 21; US 176; US 321 / Huger Street
Turn right onto US 21; US 176; US 321 / Huger Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 36.9 mi | 39m |
| Jarvis Klapman Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Russell Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Gervais Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Augusta Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Hampton Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Shadow Lawn Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Williams Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 36.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookdale, SC and Columbia, SC.
1
Start on Dellwood Drive
424 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dellwood Drive
2
Turn right onto Shadow Lawn Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Shadow Lawn Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Cameron Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Cameron Road
4
Continue on SC 33
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Russell Street
5
Continue on SC 33
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cameron Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
7
Merge onto I 26
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 111B
Toward US 1 North: West Columbia
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Augusta Road
10
Turn straight onto SC 12
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
11
Continue on SC 12
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hampton Street
12
Turn right onto Williams Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Williams Street
13
Turn right onto US 21; US 176; US 321
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Huger Street
14
Turn left onto Gervais Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gervais Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Gervais Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Brookdale, SC · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Brookdale, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbia, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Columbia, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.94 one way
$13.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbia, SC
Morning in Columbia on Friday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookdale, SC to Columbia, SC covers 44.4 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, Jarvis Klapman Boulevard, Russell Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Brookdale, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Old Cameron Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookdale, SC to Columbia, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 160 ft to 327 ft elevation with about 443 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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