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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Cos Cob, CT is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
71.45 mi
01h 35m
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
71.45 mi
Kilometers
114.99 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cos Cob
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Wed, Apr 15, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-15T07:04
Arrive Cos Cob
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Britain
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
Orange
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
35.7 mi
00h 47m
To Cos Cob
35.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 8 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1582 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ellis Street

    709 ft · 23 sec · Ellis Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard

    49 m · 4 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1974 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: East Berlin

    2126 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on North Broad Street

    30.3 mi · 38 min · North Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

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

    956 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto East Putnam Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Putnam Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Strickland Road

    146 m · 23 sec · Strickland Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue

    118 m · 23 sec · Loughlin Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Maplewood Drive

    817 ft · 36 sec · Maplewood Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 42%
I 95 South
23.4 mi · 33%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 8%
Berlin Turnpike
3.38 mi · 5%
Merritt Parkway
2.97 mi · 4%
Columbus Boulevard
2.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Broad Street

Continue on North Broad Street

30.3 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 47m from New Britain
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 35.7 miles from New Britain and 35.7 miles from Cos Cob.

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 10.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 New Britain and Cos Cob. Straight-line distance: 60.75 mi (97.77 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
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: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Cos Cob (-73.59957, 41.03343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.54 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.04 gal · 19.08 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.86 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $6.00 $15.11 $30.22

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 New Britain and Cos Cob. The current time is 07:04:38.

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.