Origin
Danbury, CT
Late night in Danbury on Friday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Brookfield, CT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
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
Unknown
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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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
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
Late night in Brookfield on Friday
Local time
1:33 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
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Danbury, CT to Brookfield, CT covers 8.1 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, I 84, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Danbury, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.30 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 straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Danbury, CT to Brookfield, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Milford along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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