Origin
Danbury, CT
Morning in Danbury on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Brookfield, 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
12m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, CT
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Brookfield, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 8.1-mile drive from Danbury to Brookfield, Connecticut, is designed for efficiency, taking an estimated 12 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 7 and I-84, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. With a highway share of 74%, it's a focused drive that's perfect as a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect a minimal fuel cost of around $1, making it a budget-friendly option for a short hop. This route is ideal when you need to get from point A to point B with little fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 84 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Federal Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Library Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 4.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Brookfield, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
12 sec
·
Library Place
2
Turn left onto CT 53
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
4
Merge onto I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 7; US 202
Toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Brookfield
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 202
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
8
Arrive at destination
US 202
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202
Merge onto I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 7; US 202
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202 toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New...
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Brookfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward Brookfield
3
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 202 / Federal Road
Turn right onto US 202 / Federal Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Brookfield, CT
Morning in Brookfield on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 12-minute trip. The drive features a significant 74% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster roads like US 7 and I-84. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on US 7, providing a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route will likely involve transitions onto local roads like Main Street as you approach your destination, offering a slight change in pace before arriving in Brookfield.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and I 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.6 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Danbury, CT to Brookfield, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Milford along the way.
New Milford
2.6 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 7; US 202
About the Cities
Starting in Danbury, CT
Full guide →Danbury - nicknamed Hat City - is a city in the interior of Fairfield County, Connecticut, making it part of the Litchfield Hills region.
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 12m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on US 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.6 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Brookfield, 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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