How far is Cos Cob, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Cos Cob, CT to Stamford, CT is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cos Cob and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cos Cob and Stamford.
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Start on Maplewood Drive
817 ft · 39 sec · Maplewood Drive
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Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue
118 m · 22 sec · Loughlin Avenue
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Turn left onto Strickland Road
146 m · 24 sec · Strickland Road
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Turn right onto East Putnam Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Putnam Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Tresser Boulevard
2005 ft · 1 min · Tresser Boulevard
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Turn left onto Atlantic Street
989 ft · 24 sec · Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cos Cob and Stamford.
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.
East Putnam Avenue
Turn right onto East Putnam Avenue
2.15 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cos Cob and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cos Cob to Stamford?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Old Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Cos Cob and 3.5 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cos Cob and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Old Greenwich
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
New Rochelle City Court
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Greenwich.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cos Cob and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 3.46 mi (5.57 km).
#1 Cos Cob
Cos Cob is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0334300, -73.5995700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
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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