Origin
Brookdale, SC
Morning in Brookdale on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookdale, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
141.9 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
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6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookdale, SC
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Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookdale, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shadow Lawn Drive, Old Cameron Road, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71 miles from Brookdale, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 141.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 141.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shadow Lawn Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookdale, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 2h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookdale, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Lawn Drive | — | — |
| Old Cameron Road | — | — |
| Russell Street | — | — |
| I 26 East | — | — |
| US 301 North | — | — |
| Five Chop Road | — | — |
| US 378 | — | — |
| US 378 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shadow Lawn Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookdale, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on Dellwood Drive
423 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dellwood Drive
2
Turn right onto Shadow Lawn Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Shadow Lawn Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Cameron Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Cameron Road
4
Continue on Russell Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Russell Street
5
Take the ramp left toward I 26 East: Charleston
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 26 East: Charleston
6
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
6 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Santee
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 301 North: Santee
8
Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Five Chop Road
9
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
10
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
41 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach
289 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach
13
Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
14
Continue on Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarence Coker Highway
15
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on Turbeville Highway
36 mi
·
43 min
·
Turbeville Highway
17
Continue on Highway 378
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Highway 378
18
Continue on Wright Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wright Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Church Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
20
Continue on Highway 501 East
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 501 East
21
Turn straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
22
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
249 ft
·
15 sec
·
8th Avenue North
23
Turn right onto North Kings Highway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Kings Highway
24
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
25
Turn right
197 ft
·
14 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71 miles from Brookdale, SC, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myrtle Beach, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookdale, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookdale, SC
This is one driving day of about 141.9 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Brookdale, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71 mi from Brookdale, SC · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71 miles from Brookdale, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Myrtle Beach, SC
The final approach into Myrtle Beach, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Myrtle Beach, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.19 one way
$44.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.26 | $48.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.26 | $52.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.90 | $6.81 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.87 | $9.08 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Myrtle Beach, SC
Morning in Myrtle Beach on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lake City, SC
71 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 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
2h 31m 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 Myrtle Beach, SC covers 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shadow Lawn Drive, Old Cameron Road, Russell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71 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 $22.19 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Brookdale, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 2h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookdale, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookdale, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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