Origin
Berlin, CT
Late night in Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Berlin, 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
42m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berlin, CT
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Shelton, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Berlin to Shelton, Connecticut, you are looking at a manageable 32.6-mile journey. Expect to spend about 39 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via Middletown Road, the Berlin Turnpike, and North Broad Street to complete the transit. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive within the Northeast region. Since this route stays entirely within Connecticut, it offers a straightforward connection between these two local points without the complexity of cross-state travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broad Street | 24.9 mi | 30m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Derby Turnpike | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Worthington Ridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Derby Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Broad Street
— 24.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin, CT and Shelton, CT.
1
Start on Worthington Ridge
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Worthington Ridge
2
Turn left onto Middletown Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Middletown Road
3
Turn right onto US 5; CT 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 5; CT 15
25 mi
·
30 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 42B
Toward CT 34 West: Derby
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto CT 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Derby Turnpike
7
Continue on CT 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Avenue
8
Continue on CT 34
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CT 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Turn left onto CT 110
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Howe Avenue
12
Turn right onto CT 108
181 ft
·
9 sec
·
Center Street
13
Turn left
62 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Middletown Road
Turn left onto Middletown Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike
Turn right onto US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
28.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CT 34 West: Derby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42B
Toward CT 34 West: Derby
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CT 34 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 34 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Berlin Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
Derby Turnpike
(1.2 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
5:09 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
42m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Because this route utilizes local roads exclusively, you will not encounter any highway stretches, meaning the entire 32.6-mile distance is navigated on surface streets. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns and changing road conditions rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You should anticipate a steady flow of traffic as you transition between Middletown Road, the Berlin Turnpike, and North Broad Street. It is a technical, hands-on experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard high-speed highway commute.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on North Broad Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Middletown Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (Middletown Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on North Broad Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Berlin Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.3 miles (Middletown Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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