How far is Shelton, CT from Brookfield, CT?
The driving distance from Shelton, CT to Brookfield, CT is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelton and Brookfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton and Brookfield.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
55 m · 11 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Howe Avenue
86 m · 8 sec · Howe Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1295 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Drive
7.9 mi · 16 min · Roosevelt Drive
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Continue on Berkshire Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Berkshire Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 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 Shelton 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.
Roosevelt Drive
Turn left onto Roosevelt Drive
7.93 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Shelton and Sunny near Brookfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelton to Brookfield?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Shelton and 11.9 miles from Brookfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelton and Sunny near Brookfield.
Stop Ideas Near Newtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Waterbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newtown.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelton and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 20.01 mi (32.21 km).
#1 Shelton
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 40,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3164900, -73.0931600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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