Trip from Hartford, CT to Cos Cob, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

78.2 mi

126 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 38m ★

6 AM

1h 46m

8 AM

2h 2m

10 AM

1h 52m

12 PM

1h 50m

3 PM

1h 52m

5 PM

2h 1m

8 PM

1h 41m

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 Hartford, CT to Cos Cob, CT covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Broad Street, I 95, Berlin Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on North Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.59 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.

Midpoint

39.1 miles from Hartford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 78.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Hartford, CT to Cos Cob, CT covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 30.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broad Street

Turn left onto Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

47 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

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 34 Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

47.7 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

53 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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

76.4 mi into trip | ~1h 41m 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 Hartford, CT to Cos Cob, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.

Waterbury

47 mi in | ~1h 1m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Broad Street	30.3 mi	37m
I 95	23.1 mi	31m
Berlin Turnpike	11 mi	14m
CT 8	4.5 mi	5m
Merritt Parkway	3 mi	3m
Broad Street	1.9 mi	3m
East Putnam Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
Maple Avenue	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: North Broad Street — 30.3 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Armory Road

111 ft · 15 sec · Armory Road

Turn right onto Capitol Avenue

382 ft · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue

Turn left onto Broad Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Maple Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Maple Avenue

Continue on Berlin Turnpike

11 mi · 14 min · Berlin Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 5; CT 15

30 mi · 37 min · North Broad Street

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CT 15

3.0 mi · 3 min · Merritt Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 34 Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto CT 8

4.5 mi · 5 min · CT 8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95 South: New York City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95

23 mi · 31 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 5 Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn slight left onto US 1

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Putnam Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Strickland Road

480 ft · 22 sec · Strickland Road

Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue

387 ft · 22 sec · Loughlin Avenue

Turn left onto Maplewood Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Maplewood Drive

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 39.1 miles from Hartford, CT, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 17 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.1 miles or 52m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cos Cob, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hartford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hartford, CT

This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hartford, CT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on North Broad Street for about 30.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.1 mi from Hartford, CT · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairfield, CT

39 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

Meriden, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Hartford, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 64.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.59 one way

$25.18 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$13.85	$27.70
premium	$4.86	$14.97	$29.95
diesel	$5.61	$17.27	$34.53

Estimated Tolls: $0.77

Berlin Turnpike (11 mi) $0.77

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.5	$8.21	$3.75
Efficient EV	19.6	$6.84	$3.13
EV Truck/SUV	31.3	$10.95	$5.00

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 as of Jun 20, 2022

Origin

Hartford, CT

Afternoon in Hartford on Thursday

Local time

4:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cos Cob, CT

Afternoon in Cos Cob on Thursday

Local time

4:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Fairfield, CT

39 mi in

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

21 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

1h 46m 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 Hartford, CT to Cos Cob, CT covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Broad Street, I 95, Berlin Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.1 miles from Hartford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.59 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.