Origin
Sumter, SC
Morning in Sumter on Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Brookdale, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Brookdale, SC
Colon Freld
Trip Overview
The drive from Sumter, SC to Brookdale, SC covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Five Chop Road, Manning Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Sumter, SC to Brookdale, SC covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 24.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
4
40.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 301: Orangeburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 301: Orangeburg
6
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SC 33: Orangeburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 149
Toward SC 33: Orangeburg
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 24.8 mi | 26m |
| Five Chop Road | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| Manning Road | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| I 26 | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| Russell Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Manning Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Shadow Lawn Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Brookdale, SC.
1
Start on US 76 Business
65 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Liberty Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Manning Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Manning Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 521
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Manning Road
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
6
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 301: Orangeburg
8
Keep slight right at fork
325 ft
·
8 sec
9
Merge onto US 15; US 301
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Five Chop Road
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
11
Merge onto I 26
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 26
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 149
Toward SC 33: Orangeburg, Cameron
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 149
Toward SC 33: Orangeburg
14
Turn straight onto SC 33
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Russell Street
15
Turn right onto Old Cameron Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Cameron Road
16
Turn right onto Shadow Lawn Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Shadow Lawn Drive
17
Turn left onto Dellwood Drive
424 ft
·
18 sec
·
Dellwood Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Dellwood Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Sumter, SC · 36m 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 31.6 miles from Sumter, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.81 | $21.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Brookdale, SC
Morning in Brookdale on Friday
Local time
11:50 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 17m 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 Sumter, SC to Brookdale, SC covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Five Chop Road, Manning Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Sumter, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.88 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 63.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Sumter, SC to Brookdale, 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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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