How far is Bethel, CT from Shelton, CT?
The driving distance from Bethel, CT to Shelton, CT is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Shelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Shelton.
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Start on Greenwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
1252 ft · 27 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on Dodgingtown Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Dodgingtown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Dodgingtown Road
1297 ft · 26 sec · Dodgingtown Road
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Continue on Sugar Street
3 mi · 5 min · Sugar Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
5 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Pepper Street
1 mi · 3 min · Pepper Street
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Turn left onto Jockey Hollow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jockey Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fan Hill Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fan Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Monroe Turnpike
1213 ft · 25 sec · Monroe Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelton Road
66 m · 5 sec · Shelton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Shelton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shelton Road
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Continue on Leavenworth Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Leavenworth Road
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Continue on Howe Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · 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 Bethel 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.
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
5.03 mi · 00h 09m
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 Bethel and Sunny near Shelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Shelton?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Bethel and 11.6 miles from Shelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethel and Sunny near Shelton.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Shelton. Straight-line distance: 17.07 mi (27.47 km).
#1 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
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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