Origin
Shelton, CT
Evening in Shelton on Thursday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelton, CT to Coventry, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
63.5 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 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelton, CT
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Coventry, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shelton, CT to Coventry, CT covers 63.5 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 Wilbur Cross Parkway, Berlin Turnpike, I 384 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.22 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: 63.5 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 63.5 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.2 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 108 / Center Street.
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 63.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (CT 108 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (CT 110 / Howe Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 108 / Center Street
Turn right onto CT 108 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 110 / Howe Avenue
Turn left onto CT 110 / Howe Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 384 East: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
7
55.3 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
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 Shelton, CT to Coventry, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Mansfield
55.3 mi in
|
~1h 10m
|
via US 44
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 25.2 mi | 30m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| I 384 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| US 44 | 4 mi | 6m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 84 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Derby Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 25.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton, CT and Coventry, CT.
1
Start on this road
62 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CT 108
181 ft
·
10 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn left onto CT 110
283 ft
·
8 sec
·
Howe Avenue
4
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Turn right onto CT 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto Derby Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Avenue
8
Continue on CT 34
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Derby Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
10
Merge onto CT 15
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 5; CT 15
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
13
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 384
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 384
15
Continue on US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6; US 44
16
Take the exit onto US 44
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 44
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn right onto CT 31
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
CT 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Shelton, CT · 41m 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 Shelton, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coventry, CT
The final approach into Coventry, 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
$10.22 one way
$20.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.19
Berlin Turnpike
(15.7 mi)
$1.10
Derby Turnpike
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 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 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
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
Coventry, CT
Evening in Coventry on Thursday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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 Shelton, CT to Coventry, CT covers 63.5 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 Wilbur Cross Parkway, Berlin Turnpike, 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 Shelton, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.22 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 63.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (CT 108 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (CT 110 / Howe Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Shelton, CT to Coventry, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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