How far is Southbury, CT from Shelton, CT?
The driving distance from Southbury, CT to Shelton, CT is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southbury and Shelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbury and Shelton.
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Start on Main Street North
1369 ft · 25 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on Main Street North
830 ft · 18 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on Southford Road
3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road
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Continue on Oxford Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road
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Turn right onto West Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Derby Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Derby Avenue
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Continue on CT 8 South
690 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Seymour Avenue
781 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto Seymour Avenue
923 ft · 18 sec · Seymour Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Elizabeth Street
2427 ft · 51 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Thompson Place
80 m · 17 sec · Thompson Place
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Turn left onto Olivia Street
99 m · 13 sec · Olivia Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1295 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Howe Avenue
86 m · 9 sec · Howe Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
55 m · 9 sec · Center Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 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 Southbury and Shelton.
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
Continue on 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 Southbury and Sunny near Shelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southbury to Shelton?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Southbury and 7.6 miles from Shelton.
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 2.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southbury and Sunny near Shelton.
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 Southbury and Shelton. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.9 km).
#1 Southbury
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,496 |
| Coordinates | 41.4814800, -73.2131700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelton
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 40,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3164900, -73.0931600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-73.093294, 41.316392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
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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