Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cos Cob, CT
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Danbury, CT
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The drive from Cos Cob, CT to Danbury, CT covers 34.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Danbury Road, Ethan Allen Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Cos Cob, CT to Danbury, CT covers 34.4 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Loughlin Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 34.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Loughlin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 95: New York City, New Haven
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Park Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Danbury Road | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| US 7 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Sugar Hollow Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Putnam Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cos Cob, CT and Danbury, CT.
Start on Maplewood Drive
Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue
Turn left onto Strickland Road
Turn right onto US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on US 7
Turn right onto US 7
Turn left onto US 7
Continue on US 7
Turn slight left onto CT 33
Merge onto US 7; CT 33
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7
Take the exit
Turn right onto Park Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Division Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Street
Turn left onto Terrace Place
Turn right onto Library Place
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Cos Cob, CT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Cos Cob, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Danbury, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Cos Cob on Friday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Danbury on Friday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
44°F
Norwalk, CT
17 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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