How far is Shelton, CT from North Branford, CT?
The driving distance from Shelton, CT to North Branford, CT is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelton and North Branford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton and North Branford.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · George Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1844 ft · 39 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
926 ft · 25 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1726 ft · 31 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
3119 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
680 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford
149 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Continue on Foxon Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road
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Turn right
31 m · 7 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 North Branford.
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.
Foxon Road
Continue on Foxon Road
5.53 mi · 00h 09m
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 Shelton and Sunny near North Branford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelton to North Branford?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 9.6 miles from Shelton and 9.7 miles from North Branford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelton and Sunny near North Branford.
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 North Branford. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.24 km).
#1 Shelton
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 40,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3164900, -73.0931600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Branford
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 14,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.3276000, -72.7673200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Branford (-72.76732, 41.3276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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