How far is Shelton, CT from Mansfield City, CT?
The driving distance from Shelton, CT to Mansfield City, CT is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelton and Mansfield City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton and Mansfield City.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Derby Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: New Haven
764 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
21.8 mi · 27 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
1815 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
1622 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2125 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
1259 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Hampton Road
158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road
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Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on West Main Street
3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Middletown Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Middletown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic
1147 ft · 48 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1357 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Stafford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Stafford Road
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Turn right onto Browns Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · Browns Road
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Turn sharp left onto Mansfield City Road
3 m · 1 sec · Mansfield City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mansfield City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelton and Mansfield City.
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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
21.8 mi · 00h 27m
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 Shelton and Sunny near Mansfield City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelton to Mansfield City?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Shelton and 35.7 miles from Mansfield City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.08 one way or $22.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelton and Sunny near Mansfield City.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
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 Rocky Hill.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelton and Mansfield City. Straight-line distance: 54.22 mi (87.26 km).
#1 Shelton
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 40,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3164900, -73.0931600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mansfield City
City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,439 |
| Coordinates | 41.7659300, -72.2336900 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mansfield City (-72.23369, 41.76593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
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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