Origin
New Haven, CT
Morning in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, 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
1h
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, CT
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Brookfield, CT
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Trip Overview
New Haven to Brookfield is 32.9 miles and takes about 1 hour via Roosevelt Drive and Berkshire Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a short hop, perfect for a quick errand or a day trip without much commitment. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a relaxed drive rather than a high-speed transit. Consider this route when you need to cover a short distance efficiently within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Drive | 7.9 mi | 15m |
| Berkshire Road | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Derby Turnpike | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Whisconier Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| I 84 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Derby Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hawleyville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Drive
— 7.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Brookfield, CT.
1
Start on College Street
343 ft
·
9 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn right onto Chapel Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Street
3
Turn slight left onto Derby Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Derby Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 34
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Derby Turnpike
5
Continue on CT 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Avenue
6
Continue on CT 34
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto CT 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CT 34
7.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Roosevelt Drive
9
Continue on CT 34
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Berkshire Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 84; US 6
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; US 6
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 9
Toward CT 25: Brookfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CT 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hawleyville Road
15
Continue on CT 25
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Whisconier Road
16
Turn right onto US 202
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Federal Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
US 202
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from New Haven, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chapel Street
Turn right onto Chapel Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CT 34 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 34 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward CT 25: Brookfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward CT 25: Brookfield
5
32.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 202 / Federal Road
Turn right onto US 202 / Federal Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Derby Turnpike
(4.7 mi)
$0.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Oxford, CT
16 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 route covers 32.9 miles, with about 27% on highways. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 7.9 miles along Roosevelt Drive. Expect to navigate through a mix of surface roads for the majority of the trip, which means you'll encounter more intersections and varying speed limits. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you progress toward your destination, requiring more active driving.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Roosevelt Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chapel Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 32.9 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.1 miles (Chapel Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (CT 34 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Roosevelt Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.33 in tolls one way, starting with Derby Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.1 miles (Chapel Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (CT 34 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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