How far is North Stamford, CT from Cos Cob, CT?

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Cos Cob, CT is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.34 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.8 mi
12.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.8 mi
Kilometers
12.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.34 mi
Kilometers
16.64 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cos Cob
Wed, Apr 15, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Wed, Apr 15, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-04-15T07:00
Arrive Cos Cob
Wed, Apr 15, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Stamford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Stamford
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From North Stamford
5.2 mi
00h 10m
To Cos Cob
5.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
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 North Stamford and Cos Cob.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Cos Cob.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Road

    42 m · 7 sec · Cascade Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North Stamford Road

    145 m · 19 sec · North Stamford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 51 sec · North Stamford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · High Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Bank Street

    142 m · 9 sec · Bank Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1392 ft · 32 sec · Atlantic Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: New York City

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    956 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto East Putnam Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Putnam Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Strickland Road

    146 m · 23 sec · Strickland Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue

    118 m · 23 sec · Loughlin Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Maplewood Drive

    817 ft · 36 sec · Maplewood Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
145.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
High Ridge Road
4.44 mi · 43%
I 95 South
1.98 mi · 19%
Summer Street
1.44 mi · 14%
East Putnam Avenue
1.3 mi · 13%
North Stamford Road
0.3 mi · 3%
Atlantic Street
0.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

High Ridge Road

Turn left onto High Ridge Road

4.44 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stamford
00h 10m from North Stamford
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Stamford 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 North Stamford to Cos Cob?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Stamford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from North Stamford and 5.2 miles from Cos Cob.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Stamford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cos Cob.

Stop Ideas Near Stamford

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 Stamford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

City of Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk , CT
125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 3.2/5 22 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

1 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

32 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

33 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Cos Cob. Straight-line distance: 7.8 mi (12.56 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
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: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Cos Cob (-73.59957, 41.03343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.84
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.42 $2.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.60 $3.21
Premium $4.86 $1.75 $3.50
Diesel $6.00 $2.16 $4.32

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 North Stamford and Cos Cob. The current time is 07:00:08.

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.