Origin
Bristol, CT
Late night in Bristol on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, CT to Cos Cob, CT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, CT to Cos Cob, CT covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 8, I 95, Wolcott Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.6 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.1 miles from Bristol, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 66.1 miles, with most of the trip on CT 8 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.6 miles on CT 8.
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 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in near South Main Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 66.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
14.3 mi into trip
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~22m in
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CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.9 mi into trip
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~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
41.2 mi into trip
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~56m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
64.3 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 26.6 mi | 32m |
| I 95 | 23.1 mi | 31m |
| Wolcott Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Wolcott Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Putnam Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Meriden Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 26.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Cos Cob, CT.
1
Start on CT 69
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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West Street
2
Continue on CT 69
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Wolcott Street
3
Turn straight onto CT 69
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Wolcott Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CT 69
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolcott Street
5
Turn left onto CT 69
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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Stillson Road
6
Continue on CT 69
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Woodtick Road
7
Continue on CT 69
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meriden Road
8
Continue on CT 69
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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Silver Street Expressway
9
Continue on Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Washington Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Waterbury Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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Waterbury Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
13
Merge onto CT 8
27 mi
·
32 min
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CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn slight left onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Putnam Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Strickland Road
480 ft
·
22 sec
·
Strickland Road
19
Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue
387 ft
·
22 sec
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Loughlin Avenue
20
Turn left onto Maplewood Drive
0.2 mi
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36 sec
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Maplewood Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Maplewood Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.1 miles from Bristol, CT, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cos Cob, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bristol, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bristol, CT
This is one driving day of about 66.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bristol, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CT 8 for about 26.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Bristol, CT · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 66.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Bristol, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cos Cob, CT
The final approach into Cos Cob, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cos Cob, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.64 one way
$21.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Cos Cob, CT
Late night in Cos Cob on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m 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 Bristol, CT to Cos Cob, CT covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, I 95, Wolcott Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Bristol, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.64 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 66.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bristol, CT to Cos Cob, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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