How far is Shelton, CT from Wilton, CT?
The driving distance from Shelton, CT to Wilton, CT is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelton and Wilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton and Wilton.
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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
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
13.2 mi · 18 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 33: Westport, Wilton
618 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Wilton Road
1 km · 1 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Westport Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Westport Road
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Merge slight left onto Danbury Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Danbury Road
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Turn left onto Ridgefield Road
1864 ft · 48 sec · Ridgefield Road
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane
6 m · 1 sec · Lovers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lovers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelton and Wilton.
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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
13.2 mi · 00h 18m
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 Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelton to Wilton?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Shelton and 12.1 miles from Wilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelton and Sunny near Wilton.
Stop Ideas Near Easton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelton and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 19.77 mi (31.81 km).
#1 Shelton
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 40,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3164900, -73.0931600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilton
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 18,219 |
| Coordinates | 41.1953700, -73.4379000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton (-73.4379, 41.19537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
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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