How far is West Haven, CT from Brookfield, CT?

The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Brookfield, CT is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.66 mi
01h 01m
Flight
28.1 mi
45.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.66 mi
Kilometers
54.17 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in West Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 West Haven
16.8 mi
00h 30m
To Brookfield
16.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 West Haven and Brookfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Brookfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    62 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    553 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Campbell Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Forest Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Forest Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Derby Avenue

    1354 ft · 23 sec · Derby Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Derby Turnpike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Derby Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Derby Avenue

    1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Roosevelt Drive

    7.9 mi · 16 min · Roosevelt Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Berkshire Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Berkshire Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25: Brookfield

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hawleyville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hawleyville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Whisconier Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Whisconier Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Federal Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Federal Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Federal Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berkshire Road
9.85 mi · 29%
Roosevelt Drive
7.93 mi · 24%
Derby Turnpike
4.7 mi · 14%
Whisconier Road
4.11 mi · 12%
Campbell Avenue
1.85 mi · 5%
New Haven Avenue
1.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Drive

Continue on Roosevelt Drive

7.93 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 30m from West Haven
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Brookfield?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 16.8 miles from West Haven and 16.8 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monroe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

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 West Haven and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).

West Haven

#1 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population54,367
Coordinates41.2706500, -72.9470500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Brookfield

#2 Brookfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population16,900
Coordinates41.4825900, -73.4095700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: West Haven (-72.94705, 41.27065)
End: Brookfield (-73.40957, 41.48259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.39
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.69 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $6.00 $7.14 $14.27

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 West Haven and Brookfield. The current time is 03:10:42.

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.