Origin
Brookdale, SC
Morning in Brookdale on Friday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookdale, SC to Sumter, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookdale, SC
Colon Freld
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookdale, SC to Sumter, SC covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 521, Five Chop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 64.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 521. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.1 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 521. You will hit about 11 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 64.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23 miles (US 15; US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 301 North: Santee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 154-B
Toward US 301 North: Santee
5
23 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 15; US 301
Take the exit onto US 15; US 301
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
48.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 25.1 mi | 26m |
| US 521 | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| Five Chop Road | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| I 26 | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| Russell Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 15 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Shadow Lawn Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 25.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookdale, SC and Sumter, 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
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Russell Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
6
Merge onto I 26
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 26
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 154-B
Toward US 301 North: Santee
8
Merge onto US 301
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Five Chop Road
9
Take the exit onto US 15; US 301
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 15; US 301
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
12
Keep slight left at fork
289 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
13
Turn left onto US 521
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 521
14
Continue on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto US 76 Business
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Liberty Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 76 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Brookdale, SC · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Brookdale, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sumter, SC
The final approach into Sumter, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.04 one way
$20.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.98 | $21.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Sumter, SC
Morning in Sumter on Friday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Sumter, SC covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 521, Five Chop Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 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 $10.04 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 64.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23 miles (US 15; US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookdale, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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