How far is Shelton, CT from Derby, CT?
The driving distance from Shelton, CT to Derby, CT is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.4 miles (0.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 03m 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 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelton and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton and Derby.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
55 m · 11 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Howe Avenue
86 m · 8 sec · Howe Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1620 ft · 41 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Thompson Place
80 m · 14 sec · Thompson Place
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Street
14 m · 6 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
2 m · 1 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 Shelton and Derby.
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.
Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.31 mi · 41 sec
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shelton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Derby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelton to Derby?
The road trip is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) and usually takes 00h 01m 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?
Ansonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.2 miles from Shelton and 0.2 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.4 miles (0.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.08 one way or $0.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shelton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Ansonia
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 Ansonia.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelton and Derby. Straight-line distance: 0.36 mi (0.58 km).
#1 Shelton
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 40,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3164900, -73.0931600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Derby
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,257 |
| Coordinates | 41.3206500, -73.0890000 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Derby (-73.089, 41.32065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.08 | $0.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.09 | $0.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.10 | $0.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.12 | $0.24 |
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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