How far is Canton, CT from Shelton, CT?
The driving distance from Canton, CT to Shelton, CT is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Shelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Shelton.
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Start on Albany Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Albany Turnpike
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Keep slight left
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp left toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Seymour Avenue
781 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto Seymour Avenue
923 ft · 20 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 Canton 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.
CT 8 South
Merge slight left
36 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Shelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Shelton?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Canton and 24.9 miles from Shelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Shelton.
Stop Ideas Near Thomaston
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 Thomaston.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Shelton. Straight-line distance: 36.59 mi (58.88 km).
#1 Canton
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 10,230 |
| Coordinates | 41.8245400, -72.8937100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
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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