Origin
Shelton, CT
Evening in Shelton on Thursday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelton, CT to Ellington, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
60 mi
97 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 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Ellington, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shelton, CT to Ellington, CT covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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 84 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 $9.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 60 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 23 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.4 miles in near I 84; US 6.
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 60 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 46.4 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward I 84 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East: Boston
8
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
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 64-65
Toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
9
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 64
Toward CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockvi...
9
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
6
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
CT 83 / West Street
Turn left onto CT 83 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Ellington, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Rockville along the way.
Rockville
53 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 25.2 mi | 30m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| I 84 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Talcottville Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Derby Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 25.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton, CT and Ellington, 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 left at fork onto I 84; US 6
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 64-65
Toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 64
Toward CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto CT 83
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Talcottville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Windsor Avenue
19
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Union Street
20
Turn left onto CT 83
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on CT 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Road
22
Turn left onto CT 286
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
CT 286
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Shelton, CT · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Shelton, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellington, CT
The final approach into Ellington, 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
$9.66 one way
$19.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
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: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Ellington, CT
Evening in Ellington on Thursday
Local time
7:01 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.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 19m 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 Ellington, CT covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 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 $9.66 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 60 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 46.4 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Shelton, CT to Ellington, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Rockville along the way.
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