How far is Fairfield, CT from Brookfield, CT?
The driving distance from Fairfield, CT to Brookfield, CT is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Brookfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Brookfield.
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Start on Post Road
57 m · 12 sec · Post Road
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Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
1048 ft · 22 sec · Mill Plain Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 25 North: Trumbull, New York City
16.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1732 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Currituck Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Currituck Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawleyville Road
1899 ft · 46 sec · Hawleyville Road
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Continue on Whisconier Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Whisconier Road
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Turn right onto Federal Road
17 m · 2 sec · Federal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Federal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Brookfield.
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.
CT 25 North
Keep slight left to continue on CT 25 North: Trumbull, New York City
16.4 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny near Brookfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Brookfield?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Fairfield and 16.3 miles from Brookfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Brookfield is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 24.77 mi (39.87 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 16,900 |
| Coordinates | 41.4825900, -73.4095700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookfield (-73.40957, 41.48259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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