How far is New Canaan, CT from Shelton, CT?
The driving distance from New Canaan, CT to Shelton, CT is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Canaan and Shelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Canaan and Shelton.
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Start on Elm Street
50 m · 9 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
844 ft · 26 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
787 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
2657 ft · 47 sec · East Avenue
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Turn right onto New Norwalk Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Norwalk Road
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Continue on New Canaan Avenue
1894 ft · 47 sec · New Canaan Avenue
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Take the ramp left
871 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
17.7 mi · 24 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Constitution Boulevard, Bridgeport Avenue
629 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Constitution Boulevard, Bridgeport Avenue
129 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard South
152 m · 13 sec · Constitution Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Bridgeport Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridgeport Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
1130 ft · 26 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
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 New Canaan 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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
17.7 mi · 00h 24m
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 New Canaan and Sunny near Shelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Canaan to Shelton?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from New Canaan and 13.9 miles from Shelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Canaan and Sunny near Shelton.
Stop Ideas Near Easton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Canaan and Shelton. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.53 km).
#1 New Canaan
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,115 |
| Coordinates | 41.1467600, -73.4948400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
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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