Origin
Coventry, CT
Afternoon in Coventry on Friday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Coventry, CT to Shelton, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
63.7 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coventry, CT
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Shelton, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coventry, CT to Shelton, CT covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 15, I 91, I 384 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on CT 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 63.7 miles, with most of the trip on CT 15 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.3 miles on CT 15.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in near CT 15.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 18.7 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CT 15
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15 toward CT 15 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
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 86
Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
7
38.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 South
7
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Coventry, CT to Shelton, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
20.6 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 15 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| I 91 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| I 384 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Boston Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 84 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Derby Turnpike | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 15
— 23.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry, CT and Shelton, CT.
1
Start on CT 31
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 31
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Boston Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 44
4
Continue on I 384
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 15
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
Use the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 86
Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 91
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
8 sec
Toward CT 15 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CT 15
21 mi
·
26 min
·
CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 42B
Toward CT 34 West: Derby
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto CT 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Derby Turnpike
14
Continue on CT 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Avenue
15
Continue on CT 34
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto CT 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bridge Street
18
Turn left onto CT 110
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Howe Avenue
19
Turn right onto CT 108
181 ft
·
9 sec
·
Center Street
20
Turn left
62 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Coventry, CT · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Coventry, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shelton, CT
The final approach into Shelton, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.25 one way
$20.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.35
Boston Turnpike
(3.8 mi)
$0.27
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Shelton on Friday
Local time
1:30 PM
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.
Road read
1h 24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coventry, CT to Shelton, CT covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 15, I 91, I 384. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from Coventry, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Coventry, CT to Shelton, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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