Origin
Cos Cob, CT
Morning in Cos Cob on Friday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cos Cob, CT to Norwalk, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cos Cob, CT to Norwalk, CT covers 13.2 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, East Putnam Avenue, East Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 13.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and East Putnam Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Putnam Avenue. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
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 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Loughlin Avenue
Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95: New York City, New Haven
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95: New York City, New Haven
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward East Norwalk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lodging
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Lodging
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East Avenue
Turn left onto East Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cos Cob, CT and Norwalk, CT, road signs point toward New Haven and Lodging.
New Haven
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Lodging
12.5 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.3 mi | 13m |
| East Putnam Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Maplewood Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Strickland Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Loughlin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cos Cob, CT and Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on Maplewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Maplewood Drive
2
Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue
387 ft
·
21 sec
·
Loughlin Avenue
3
Turn left onto Strickland Road
480 ft
·
24 sec
·
Strickland Road
4
Turn right onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Putnam Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 95: New York City, New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
157 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Lodging
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Avenue
11
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Norwalk, CT
Morning in Norwalk on Friday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 Cos Cob, CT to Norwalk, CT covers 13.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, East Putnam Avenue, East Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Cos Cob, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.12 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
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 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cos Cob, CT and Norwalk, CT, road signs point toward New Haven and Lodging.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
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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