How far is Cos Cob, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from Cos Cob, CT to New Britain, CT is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
77.94 mi
01h 34m
Flight
60.75 mi
97.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.75 mi
Kilometers
97.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.94 mi
Kilometers
125.43 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Cos Cob
Wed, Apr 15, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cos Cob
2026-04-15T09:25
Arrive New Britain
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Orange
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Cos Cob
36.1 mi
00h 47m
To New Britain
41.8 mi
00h 47m

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
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cos Cob and New Britain.

  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

    23.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    157 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Frontage Road

    1305 ft · 41 sec · Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: New Britain

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 39%
I 95
23.5 mi · 30%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 5%
Berlin Turnpike
3.76 mi · 5%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 4%
CT 9 North
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

30.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 47m from Cos Cob
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cos Cob and Mostly Clear near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cos Cob to New Britain?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Cos Cob and 41.8 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cos Cob and Mostly Clear near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orange, 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 Orange.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

18 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cos Cob and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 60.75 mi (97.77 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
New Britain

#2 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Maplewood Drive (-73.599248, 41.033506)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.26 $24.51
Premium $4.86 $13.36 $26.72
Diesel $6.00 $16.49 $32.98

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 New Britain. The current time is 09:25:20.

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.