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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on West Street
1624 ft · 30 sec · West Street
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn straight onto Wolcott Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn left onto Stillson Road
3245 ft · 59 sec · Stillson Road
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Continue on Woodtick Road
2003 ft · 38 sec · Woodtick Road
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Continue on Meriden Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road
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Continue on Silver Street Expressway
2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway
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Continue on Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
928 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
956 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Putnam Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Putnam Avenue
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Turn left onto Strickland Road
146 m · 23 sec · Strickland Road
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Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue
118 m · 23 sec · Loughlin Avenue
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Turn left onto Maplewood Drive
817 ft · 36 sec · Maplewood Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Cos Cob. Straight-line distance: 55.52 mi (89.35 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 59,734 |
| Coordinates | 41.6717600, -72.9492700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cos Cob
Cos Cob is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0334300, -73.5995700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cos Cob (-73.59957, 41.03343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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