How far is Killingly Center, CT from Shelton, CT?

The driving distance from Killingly Center, CT to Shelton, CT is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.73 mi
01h 44m
Flight
72.82 mi
117.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.82 mi
Kilometers
117.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.73 mi
Kilometers
150.84 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Killingly Center
Fri, Oct 16, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killingly Center
2026-10-15T21:44
Arrive Shelton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killingly Center
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Niantic
CT

Census-designated place and village in East Lyme, Connecticut, United States

From Killingly Center
46.7 mi
00h 52m
To Shelton
47 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Killingly Center Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Killingly Center and Shelton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killingly Center and Shelton.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartford Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Hartford Pike

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    38.2 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point

    1059 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Frontage Road

    2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Water Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Water Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    84 m · 5 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Union Avenue

    778 ft · 19 sec · Union Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2591 ft · 50 sec · Boston Post Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cellini Place

    107 m · 18 sec · Cellini Place

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Forest Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Forest Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Derby Avenue

    1354 ft · 23 sec · Derby Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Derby Turnpike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Derby Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Derby Avenue

    1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1295 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Howe Avenue

    86 m · 9 sec · Howe Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Center Street

    55 m · 9 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killingly Center and Shelton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Pike
80 mi · 85%
Derby Turnpike
4.7 mi · 5%
New Haven Avenue
1.58 mi · 2%
Forbes Avenue
1.52 mi · 2%
Columbus Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
Forest Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hartford Pike

Merge slight left

41 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niantic
00h 52m from Killingly Center
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Killingly Center and Sunny near Shelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killingly Center to Shelton?

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Niantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Killingly Center and 47 miles from Shelton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Killingly Center and Sunny near Shelton.

Stop Ideas Near Niantic

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Niantic, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Niantic.

RAIL

New London Union Station

9 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

16 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Mystic station

20 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

24 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killingly Center and Shelton. Straight-line distance: 72.82 mi (117.2 km).

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#1 Killingly Center

City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population17,282
Coordinates41.8387100, -71.8692400
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Shelton

#2 Shelton

A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population40,957
Coordinates41.3164900, -73.0931600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford Pike (-71.869205, 41.838633)
End: (-73.093294, 41.316392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.52 L · about $14.55
Round trip
$29.11
6.62 gal · 25.04 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $14.55 $29.11
Mid-grade $5.02 $16.61 $33.23
Premium $5.45 $18.02 $36.05
Diesel $6.45 $21.36 $42.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Killingly Center and Shelton. The current time is 21:44:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.