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Trip from Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT

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Drive Time

57m

Distance

34.1 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
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.

city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Danbury, CT

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Downtown Cos Cob, CT, CT

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 Main Street, West Street, Division Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 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

17.1 miles from Danbury, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 34.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Street Unavailable Refreshing
Division Street Unavailable Refreshing
Park Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Delta Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Wooster Heights Unavailable Refreshing
Miry Brook Road Unavailable Refreshing
Danbury Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Cos Cob, CT.

1

Start on Library Place

233 ft · 14 sec · Library Place
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 18 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 · 15 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 · 28 sec · Delta Avenue
7

At the end of the 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 left

0.3 mi · 27 sec
10

Merge slight left

14 mi · 25 min
11

Keep slight right to continue on Danbury Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Danbury Road
12

Continue on Main Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Avenue
13

Turn right onto Grist Mill Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Grist Mill Road
14

Turn left

3.3 mi · 4 min
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 95 South: New York City
16

Merge slight left

9.6 mi · 13 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
18

Turn slight left onto East Putnam Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Putnam Avenue
19

Turn left onto Strickland Road

479 ft · 23 sec · Strickland Road
20

Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue

387 ft · 23 sec · Loughlin Avenue
21

Turn left onto Maplewood Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Maplewood Drive
22

Arrive at your destination

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 17.1 miles from Danbury, CT, or about 28m into the drive.

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 34.1 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.1 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

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 Danbury, 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 Danbury, CT

This is one driving day of about 34.1 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Danbury, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.1 mi from Danbury, CT · 28m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

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

New Rochelle, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

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

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

$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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Danbury, CT

Morning in Danbury on Wednesday

Local time

8:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cos Cob, CT

Morning in Cos Cob on Wednesday

Local time

8:33 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

2 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

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 Main Street, West Street, Division Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Danbury, CT to Cos Cob, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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