How far is Hamden, CT from Brookfield, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Brookfield, CT is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 59m.
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 Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Brookfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Brookfield.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1555 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25: Brookfield
1688 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Hawleyville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Hamden and Brookfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 West
Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 leaving Hamden 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 Hamden to Brookfield?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Hamden and 21.7 miles from Brookfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamden and Mostly Sunny near Brookfield.
Stop Ideas Near Middlebury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlebury.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 27.23 mi (43.82 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
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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