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

The driving distance from Cos Cob, CT to Danbury, CT is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.83 mi
00h 56m
Flight
26.09 mi
41.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.09 mi
Kilometers
41.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.83 mi
Kilometers
75.36 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Cos Cob
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cos Cob
2026-04-15T08:37
Arrive Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cos Cob
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Wilton
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Cos Cob
17.1 mi
00h 28m
To Danbury
29.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maplewood Drive

    817 ft · 39 sec · Maplewood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue

    118 m · 22 sec · Loughlin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Strickland Road

    146 m · 24 sec · Strickland Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Putnam Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Putnam Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 95: New York City, New Haven

    2264 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grist Mill Road

    857 ft · 17 sec · Grist Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Westport Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Westport Road

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Danbury Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Danbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sugar Hollow Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Sugar Hollow Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Avenue

    1794 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Division Street

    612 ft · 18 sec · Division Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    1676 ft · 36 sec · West Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Terrace Place

    782 ft · 37 sec · Terrace Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95
9.77 mi · 21%
Danbury Road
8.38 mi · 18%
Ethan Allen Highway
4.53 mi · 10%
US 7
4.03 mi · 9%
Sugar Hollow Road
3.07 mi · 7%
Park Avenue
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95

Merge slight left

9.34 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 28m from Cos Cob
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cos Cob and Partly Cloudy near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Cos Cob and 29.6 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cos Cob and Partly Cloudy near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wilton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 14.4 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

19 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

21 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

37 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

43 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cos Cob and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 26.09 mi (41.99 km).

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#1 Cos Cob

Cos Cob is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0334300, -73.5995700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Maplewood Drive (-73.599248, 41.033506)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.02
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.51 $13.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.35 $14.71
Premium $4.86 $8.02 $16.03
Diesel $6.00 $9.90 $19.79

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 Cos Cob and Danbury. The current time is 08:37:30.

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.