Origin
Weston, CT
Late night in Weston on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weston, CT to Shelton, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, CT
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Shelton, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 22.3-mile journey from Weston to Shelton, Connecticut, is easily completed in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily uses local roads, with a brief segment on the Merritt Parkway and CT 8 North, and is characterized by frequent turns. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this drive is an economical option for a quick local excursion. Since it’s a straightforward, short drive, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The entire trip stays within the Northeast region of the US.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 12 mi | 16m |
| CT 8 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Weston Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Bridgeport Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Constitution Boulevard South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 12 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston, CT and Shelton, CT.
1
Start on CT 57
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Weston Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
3
Merge onto CT 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto CT 8
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
CT 8
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 11
Toward Constitution Boulevard, Bridgeport Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
424 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
Exit 13
Toward Constitution Boulevard, Bridgeport Avenue
8
Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard South
498 ft
·
13 sec
·
Constitution Boulevard South
9
Turn right onto Bridgeport Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgeport Avenue
10
Continue on Center Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right
62 ft
·
4 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Constitution Boulevard, Bridgeport Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward Constitution Boulevard, Bridgeport Avenu...
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Constitution Boulevard South
Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.59 one way
$7.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 "turn-heavy local drive" for most of this 22.3-mile route, with no highway driving percentage. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting you'll be navigating numerous turns and changes in direction throughout the 27-minute duration. While the Merritt Parkway and CT 8 North offer a brief taste of faster travel, the overall feel is that of a connected local road network. This means you'll likely experience varied speed limits and more frequent intersections as you make your way from Weston to Shelton.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Merritt Parkway and CT 8. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 22.3 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 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 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 33m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on Merritt Parkway. 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 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 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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