How far is Danbury, CT from Brookfield, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Brookfield, CT is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.15 mi
00h 12m
Flight
6.49 mi
10.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.49 mi
Kilometers
10.44 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.15 mi
Kilometers
13.11 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
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
Bethel
CT

City in Alaska, USA

From Danbury
4.1 mi
00h 06m
To Brookfield
4.1 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 12 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Brookfield

    1902 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Federal Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Federal Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Federal Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 7 North
4.83 mi · 59%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.57 mi · 19%
Main Street
1.02 mi · 12%
Federal Road
0.68 mi · 8%
Library Place
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 7 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

4.47 mi · 00h 06m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 06m from Danbury
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Danbury and 4.1 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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 Bethel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 5 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
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 5.3 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 Bethel.

RAIL

Bridgeport

29 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

38 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

44 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 6.49 mi (10.44 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Brookfield

#2 Brookfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population16,900
Coordinates41.4825900, -73.4095700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Brookfield (-73.40957, 41.48259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.29 $2.59
Premium $4.86 $1.41 $2.82
Diesel $6.00 $1.74 $3.48

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 Danbury and Brookfield. The current time is 00:21:04.

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.