Origin
Avon, CT
Late night in Avon on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Avon, CT to Shelton, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, CT
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Shelton, CT
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Trip Overview
This 42.9-mile drive from Avon to Shelton, Connecticut, can be completed in about 1 hour, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes CT 8 and I-84, with a highway share of 54%, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this short journey through Connecticut's Northeast region is quite budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, giving you flexibility in your timing and the ability to enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| I 84 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Waterville Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Lake Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Queen Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, CT and Shelton, CT.
1
Start on US 202; CT 10
65 ft
·
6 sec
·
Simsbury Road
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto CT 10
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterville Road
4
Continue on CT 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
6
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
9
Merge onto I 84
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 25
Toward East Main Street, Scott Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Scott Road
349 ft
·
14 sec
·
Scott Road
12
Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reidville Drive
13
Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harpers Ferry Road
14
Continue on Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Lake Road
15
Turn left onto Baldwin Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Baldwin Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Waterbury Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Waterbury Road
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
19
Merge onto CT 8
13 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 13
Toward Seymour Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto Seymour Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Seymour Avenue
22
Turn slight right onto Elizabeth Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
23
Turn right onto Thompson Place
262 ft
·
16 sec
·
Thompson Place
24
Turn left onto Olivia Street
325 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olivia Street
25
Continue on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bridge Street
26
Turn left onto CT 110
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Howe Avenue
27
Turn right onto CT 108
181 ft
·
9 sec
·
Center Street
28
Turn left
62 ft
·
4 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Avon, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 13.4 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward East Main Street, Scott Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward East Main Street, Scott Road
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
41.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Seymour Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Seymour Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Shelton, CT
Late night in Shelton on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this 1-hour trip, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on both I-84 and CT 8, which can feel like a straightforward commute at times. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.2 miles on CT 8, offering a good period of consistent travel. The road's character shifts between faster highway sections and potentially more local traffic as you navigate towards your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.9 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.8 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Avon, CT
Full guide →Avon is a little town just outside of Connecticut's capital, Hartford.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Shelton, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.8 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shelton, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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