How far is Shelton, CT from East Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Shelton, CT to East Haven, CT is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelton and East Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton and East Haven.
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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
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
4.7 mi · 7 min · Derby Turnpike
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Continue on Derby Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Derby Avenue
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Continue on George Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · George Street
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Turn right onto State Street
130 m · 13 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Frontage Road
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Continue on Frontage Road
136 m · 10 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Saltonstall Parkway
2499 ft · 46 sec · Saltonstall Parkway
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Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue
1452 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hemingway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelton and East Haven.
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.
Derby Turnpike
Continue on Derby Turnpike
4.69 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Shelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelton to East Haven?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Shelton and 7 miles from East Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Shelton is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
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 New Haven.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelton and East Haven. Straight-line distance: 11.99 mi (19.3 km).
#1 Shelton
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 40,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3164900, -73.0931600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Haven
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 28,454 |
| Coordinates | 41.2762100, -72.8684300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Haven (-72.86843, 41.27621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.95 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
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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