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Trip from Summerville, SC to Brookdale, SC

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

55.3 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Summerville, SC, SC

Summerville, SC

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Downtown Brookdale, SC, SC

Brookdale, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Summerville, SC to Brookdale, SC covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 26, North Main Street, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.2 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.85 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

27.7 miles from Summerville, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 55.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.2 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 12 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 50.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Richardson Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Richardson Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Richardson Avenue

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 17 Alternate / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
52.8 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward SC 33: Orangeburg, Cameron

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 149 Toward SC 33: Orangeburg, Cameron
7
53 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SC 33: Orangeburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 149 Toward SC 33: Orangeburg
4
55 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | Shadow Lawn Drive

Turn right onto Shadow Lawn Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 50.2 mi 53m
North Main Street 2.2 mi 3m
Russell Street 1.8 mi 3m
Shadow Lawn Drive 0.2 mi 1m
Old Cameron Road 0.1 mi <1m
Dellwood Drive <0.1 mi <1m
East Richardson Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 50.2 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Brookdale, SC.

1

Start on this road

92 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

116 ft · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I-26 West
5

Merge onto I 26

50 mi · 53 min · I 26
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 149 Toward SC 33: Orangeburg, Cameron
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 149 Toward SC 33: Orangeburg
8

Turn straight onto SC 33

1.8 mi · 3 min · Russell Street
9

Turn right onto Old Cameron Road

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Old Cameron Road
10

Turn right onto Shadow Lawn Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · Shadow Lawn Drive
11

Turn left onto Dellwood Drive

424 ft · 18 sec · Dellwood Drive
12

Arrive at destination

Dellwood Drive

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.7 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.2 miles.

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 55.3 miles or 1h 4m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.7 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookdale, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Summerville, 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 Summerville, SC

This is one driving day of about 55.3 miles and 1h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Summerville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 50.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.7 mi from Summerville, SC · 31m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

28 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brookdale, SC

The final approach into Brookdale, 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 Brookdale, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 53.4
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.85 one way

$17.70 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $9.64 $19.29
premium $4.78 $10.40 $20.80
diesel $5.64 $12.29 $24.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.6 0 $5.81 $2.65
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21
EV Truck/SUV 22.1 0 $7.74 $3.54

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Summerville, SC

Morning in Summerville on Monday

Local time

9:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookdale, SC

Morning in Brookdale on Monday

Local time

9:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

27 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 4m 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 Summerville, SC to Brookdale, SC covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, North Main Street, 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 27.7 miles from Summerville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.85 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 is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Richardson Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Summerville, SC to Brookdale, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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