How far is Brookfield, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Brookfield, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.7 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.87 mi
38.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.87 mi
Kilometers
38.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.7 mi
Kilometers
44.58 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monroe
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Brookfield
13.4 mi
00h 22m
To Bridgeport
14.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookfield and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on Federal Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Federal Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whisconier Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Whisconier Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hawleyville Road

    1899 ft · 50 sec · Hawleyville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Currituck Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Currituck Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1732 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    18.3 mi · 30 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield and Bridgeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
19.3 mi · 70%
Whisconier Road
4.11 mi · 15%
Currituck Road
2.8 mi · 10%
Hawleyville Road
0.36 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.26 mi · 1%
Federal Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

18.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 22m from Brookfield
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookfield to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Brookfield and 14.3 miles from Bridgeport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 11.7 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.

RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

35 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 23.87 mi (38.41 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population16,900
Coordinates41.4825900, -73.4095700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Road (-73.409629, 41.482577)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.73
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.87 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.86 $4.76 $9.52
Diesel $6.00 $5.88 $11.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and Bridgeport. The current time is 23:00:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.