How far is Wethersfield, CT from Shelton, CT?
The driving distance from Wethersfield, CT to Shelton, CT is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wethersfield and Shelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wethersfield and Shelton.
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Start on Main Street
140 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hart Street
1411 ft · 1 min · Hart Street
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Turn left onto Great Meadow Road
20 m · 4 sec · Great Meadow Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: New Haven
825 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 34 West: Derby
953 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Derby Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Derby Turnpike
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Avenue
1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 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 Wethersfield 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.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Wethersfield and Sunny near Shelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wethersfield to Shelton?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Wethersfield and 20.6 miles from Shelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wethersfield and Sunny near Shelton.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wethersfield and Shelton. Straight-line distance: 35.7 mi (57.46 km).
#1 Wethersfield
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 25,884 |
| Coordinates | 41.7142700, -72.6525900 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.95 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
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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