How far is Shelton, CT from Southbury, CT?
The driving distance from Shelton, CT to Southbury, CT is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelton and Southbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton and Southbury.
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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 · 17 sec · Thompson Place
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
2427 ft · 49 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Continue on Seymour Avenue
1245 ft · 28 sec · Seymour Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
540 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Derby Avenue
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Derby Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Derby Avenue
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Turn left onto West Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oxford Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road
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Continue on Southford Road
3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road
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Continue on Main Street North
2148 ft · 40 sec · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelton and Southbury.
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.
Oxford Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Oxford Road
6.07 mi · 00h 11m
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 Southbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelton to Southbury?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Shelton and 8 miles from Southbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelton and Sunny near Southbury.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelton and Southbury. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.9 km).
#1 Shelton
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 40,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3164900, -73.0931600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southbury
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,496 |
| Coordinates | 41.4814800, -73.2131700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southbury (-73.21317, 41.48148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
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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