How far is Shelton, CT from Stratford, CT?
The driving distance from Shelton, CT to Stratford, CT is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 18m.
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 Fairfield County, 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 Stratford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton and Stratford.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Center Street
1130 ft · 25 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Bridgeport Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Bridgeport Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1166 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huntington Road
1299 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bridgeport Avenue, Huntington Road, Stratford, Trumbull Corporate Park
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Bridgeport Avenue
2874 ft · 1 min · Bridgeport Avenue
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Turn left onto Huntington Road
40 m · 3 sec · Huntington Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wells Place
634 ft · 33 sec · Wells Place
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Turn left onto East Street
64 m · 12 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Jane Street
49 m · 7 sec · Jane Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jane Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelton and Stratford.
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.
Huntington Road
Continue on Huntington Road
3.55 mi · 00h 06m
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 Stratford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelton to Stratford?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Shelton and 5.3 miles from Stratford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelton and Sunny near Stratford.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
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 Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelton and Stratford. Straight-line distance: 9.35 mi (15.05 km).
#1 Shelton
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 40,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3164900, -73.0931600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stratford
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 51,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.1845400, -73.1331700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratford (-73.13317, 41.18454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
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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