How far is Bristol, CT from Cos Cob, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Cos Cob, CT is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.13 mi
01h 31m
Flight
55.52 mi
89.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.52 mi
Kilometers
89.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.13 mi
Kilometers
106.43 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cos Cob
Wed, Apr 15, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-15T12:40
Arrive Cos Cob
Wed, Apr 15, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trumbull
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Bristol
33.1 mi
00h 45m
To Cos Cob
33.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Today
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Cos Cob.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Cos Cob.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    1624 ft · 30 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolcott Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Wolcott Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stillson Road

    3245 ft · 59 sec · Stillson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodtick Road

    2003 ft · 38 sec · Woodtick Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Meriden Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Silver Street Expressway

    2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    928 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

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

    956 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto East Putnam Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Putnam Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Strickland Road

    146 m · 23 sec · Strickland Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue

    118 m · 23 sec · Loughlin Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Maplewood Drive

    817 ft · 36 sec · Maplewood Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Cos Cob.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
26.8 mi · 40%
I 95 South
23.4 mi · 35%
Wolcott Road
6.79 mi · 10%
South Main Street
2.15 mi · 3%
Wolcott Street
1.8 mi · 3%
East Putnam Avenue
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

26.6 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 45m from Bristol
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cos Cob.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Cos Cob?

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Bristol and 33.1 miles from Cos Cob.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cos Cob.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbull

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trumbull, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.

RAIL

Bridgeport

7 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

39 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Cos Cob. Straight-line distance: 55.52 mi (89.35 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cos Cob

Cos Cob is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0334300, -73.5995700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: Cos Cob (-73.59957, 41.03343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.83 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.66 gal · 17.66 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.19 $18.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.38 $20.77
Premium $4.86 $11.32 $22.64
Diesel $6.00 $13.97 $27.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Cos Cob. The current time is 12:40:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.