Origin
Brookfield, CT
Late night in Brookfield on Friday
Local time
4:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, CT to Fairfield, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookfield, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 32.4 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, I 95, Whisconier Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 32.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 25 / Whisconier Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 25 / Whisconier Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (Currituck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (CT 25 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CT 25 / Whisconier Road
Turn left onto CT 25 / Whisconier Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Currituck Road
Turn left onto Currituck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CT 25 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 25 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
7
31.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Mill Plain Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward Mill Plain Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 20 mi | 32m |
| I 95 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Whisconier Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Currituck Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Hawleyville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mill Plain Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Federal Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 20 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, CT and Fairfield, 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
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hawleyville Road
4
Turn left onto Currituck Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Currituck Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 6; CT 25
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
6
At end of road, turn right
27 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn left onto CT 25
20 mi
·
31 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 21
Toward Mill Plain Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mill Plain Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 1
186 ft
·
3 sec
·
Post Road
13
Arrive at destination
US 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Brookfield, CT · 29m into the drive
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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Brookfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairfield, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fairfield, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Fairfield, CT
Late night in Fairfield on Friday
Local time
4:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
3 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
54m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookfield, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 32.4 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, I 95, Whisconier Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Brookfield, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 25 / Whisconier Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (Currituck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (CT 25 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookfield, CT to Fairfield, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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