How far is Plainfield, CT from Shelton, CT?
The driving distance from Plainfield, CT to Shelton, CT is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Shelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Shelton.
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Start on Norwich Road
1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road
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Turn left onto Lathrop Road
822 ft · 19 sec · Lathrop Road
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Take the ramp right
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
1059 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Frontage Road
2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
84 m · 5 sec · State Street
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Continue on Union Avenue
778 ft · 19 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2591 ft · 50 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Cellini Place
107 m · 18 sec · Cellini Place
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Turn right onto Forest Road
1 mi · 2 min · Forest Road
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Turn left onto Derby Avenue
1354 ft · 23 sec · Derby Avenue
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Continue on Derby Turnpike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Derby Turnpike
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Avenue
1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 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 Plainfield 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.
Lathrop Road
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 45m
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 Plainfield and Sunny near Shelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Shelton?
The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Old Saybrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Plainfield and 40.6 miles from Shelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plainfield and Sunny near Shelton.
Stop Ideas Near Old Saybrook
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 Old Saybrook.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Mystic station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Shelton. Straight-line distance: 65.85 mi (105.97 km).
#1 Plainfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 15,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764900, -71.9150700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $14.35 | $28.71 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $18.46 | $36.91 |
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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