How far is Ansonia, CT from Shelton, CT?
The driving distance from Ansonia, CT to Shelton, CT is about 3 miles (4.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ansonia and Shelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ansonia and Shelton.
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Start on East Main Street
86 m · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1875 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1182 ft · 28 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pershing Drive
704 ft · 14 sec · Pershing Drive
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Turn slight right onto Clifton Avenue
2174 ft · 45 sec · Clifton Avenue
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Continue on Atwater Avenue
1659 ft · 36 sec · Atwater Avenue
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Turn left onto Seymour Avenue
1056 ft · 21 sec · Seymour Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Elizabeth Street
2427 ft · 51 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Thompson Place
80 m · 17 sec · Thompson Place
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Turn left onto Olivia Street
99 m · 13 sec · Olivia Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1295 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Howe Avenue
86 m · 9 sec · Howe Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
55 m · 9 sec · Center Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ansonia and Shelton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Elizabeth Street
Turn slight right onto Elizabeth Street
0.46 mi · 51 sec
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ansonia and Sunny near Shelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ansonia to Shelton?
The road trip is about 3 miles (4.8 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Derby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from Ansonia and 1.7 miles from Shelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.48 one way or $0.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ansonia and Sunny near Shelton.
Stop Ideas Near Derby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Derby.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ansonia and Shelton. Straight-line distance: 2.18 mi (3.51 km).
#1 Ansonia
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 18,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.3462100, -73.0790000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelton
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 40,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3164900, -73.0931600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-73.093294, 41.316392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $0.48 | $0.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $0.55 | $1.10 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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