Origin
Brookfield, CT
Morning in Brookfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, CT to New Haven, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, CT
MART PRODUCTION
New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Brookfield to New Haven is 36.7 miles and takes about 59m via I 84 and Oxford Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, making it a convenient option for a short hop. The route predominantly uses surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace than a pure highway drive. It's a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region, ideal for a quick errand or a visit without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 10 mi | 11m |
| Oxford Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Whisconier Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Southford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| New Haven Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 10 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on US 202
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
Federal Road
2
Turn left onto CT 25
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Whisconier Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CT 25
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hawleyville Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge onto I 84
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
8
Turn right onto CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southford Road
9
Continue on CT 67
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Oxford Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on CT 67
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bank Street
11
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Derby Street
12
Continue on CT 67
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Haven Road
13
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
14
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Brookfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 25 / Whisconier Road
Turn left onto CT 25 / Whisconier Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
7
36.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Haven, CT
Morning in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Oxford, CT
18 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with 28% of the mileage on highways like I 84. You'll experience a stretch of about 10 miles on I 84 before transitioning to local roads. Expect to navigate through areas with dense exits and local traffic as you move from the limited-access highway onto Oxford Road and Whisconier Road. The surface road sections will likely involve more frequent intersections and lower speed limits.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 25 / Whisconier Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 25 / Whisconier Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in New Haven, CT
Full guide →New Haven is a city in Connecticut that is best known as the home of Yale University.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Haven, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 25 / Whisconier Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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