How far is Monroe, CT from Orange, CT?
The driving distance from Monroe, CT to Orange, CT is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
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.
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Orange.
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Start on Fan Hill Road
117 m · 11 sec · 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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Howe Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1295 ft · 30 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2555 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Derby Avenue
1356 ft · 34 sec · Derby Avenue
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Turnpike
2613 ft · 38 sec · Derby Turnpike
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Turn right onto Grassy Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Grassy Hill Road
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Turn left onto Old Grassy Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Grassy Hill Road
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Turn right onto Orange Center Road
1733 ft · 42 sec · Orange Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orange Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Orange.
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.
Leavenworth Road
Continue on Leavenworth Road
3.37 mi · 00h 06m
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 Monroe and Sunny near Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Orange?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Shelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Monroe and 6.5 miles from Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Shelton
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 Shelton.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Orange. Straight-line distance: 10.15 mi (16.33 km).
#1 Monroe
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3326000, -73.2073400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,882 |
| Coordinates | 41.2784300, -73.0256600 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-73.02566, 41.27843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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