Origin
North Stamford, CT
Afternoon in North Stamford on Friday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, 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
21m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Cos Cob, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Trip Overview
The drive from North Stamford, CT to Cos Cob, CT covers 10.3 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Ridge Road, I 95, Summer Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on High Ridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 10.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High Ridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CT 137 / High Ridge Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (CT 137 / High Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Atlantic Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Turn left onto CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Atlantic Street
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m 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 North Stamford, CT to Cos Cob, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Greenwich along the way.
Old Greenwich
8.5 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Ridge Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| I 95 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Summer Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East Putnam Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maplewood Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Strickland Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
High Ridge Road
— 4.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Cos Cob, CT.
1
Start on Cascade Road
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cascade Road
2
Turn straight onto North Stamford Road
475 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Stamford Road
3
Continue on North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Stamford Road
4
Turn left onto CT 137
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Summer Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Summer Street
6
Turn slight left onto Bank Street
467 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bank Street
7
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Atlantic Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
9
Merge onto I 95
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight left onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Putnam Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Strickland Road
480 ft
·
22 sec
·
Strickland Road
13
Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue
387 ft
·
22 sec
·
Loughlin Avenue
14
Turn left onto Maplewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Maplewood Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Maplewood Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Cos Cob on Friday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 North Stamford, CT to Cos Cob, CT covers 10.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Ridge Road, I 95, Summer Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from North Stamford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.66 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CT 137 / High Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Atlantic Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from North Stamford, 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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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