Origin
Danbury, CT
Morning in Danbury on Friday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, CT
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Cos Cob, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT covers 34.1 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 7, I 95, Danbury Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on US 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 34.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 7 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.3 miles on US 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Wooster Heights.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Wooster Heights): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (US 7 / Danbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Wooster Heights
At end of road, turn right onto Wooster Heights
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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US 7
Merge onto US 7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
16.8 mi into trip
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~31m in
|
US 7 / Danbury Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / Danbury Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
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 Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Greenwich along the way.
Old Greenwich
32.3 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 17.3 mi | 29m |
| I 95 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Danbury Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Putnam Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Wooster Heights | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 17.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Cos Cob, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
13 sec
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Library Place
2
Turn right onto CT 53
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Street
4
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Division Street
5
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Turn left onto Delta Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Delta Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto Wooster Heights
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Heights
8
Continue on Miry Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Miry Brook Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
10
Merge onto US 7
14 mi
·
25 min
·
US 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 7
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 7
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Grist Mill Road
14
Turn left onto US 7
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 7
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 95
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn slight left onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Putnam Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Strickland Road
480 ft
·
22 sec
·
Strickland Road
20
Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue
387 ft
·
22 sec
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Loughlin Avenue
21
Turn left onto Maplewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Maplewood Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Maplewood Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Danbury, CT · 31m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Danbury, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cos Cob, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cos Cob, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cos Cob, CT
Morning in Cos Cob on Friday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Norwalk, CT
17 mi in
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
4 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
57m 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 Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT covers 34.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, I 95, Danbury 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 17.1 miles from Danbury, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.49 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 18 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Wooster Heights): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (US 7 / Danbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Greenwich along the way.
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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