How far is Norwalk, CT from Cos Cob, CT?
The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Cos Cob, CT is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwalk and Cos Cob.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Cos Cob.
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Start on East Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
81 m · 7 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
3138 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: New York City
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
956 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Putnam Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Putnam Avenue
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Turn left onto Strickland Road
146 m · 23 sec · Strickland Road
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Turn right onto Loughlin Avenue
118 m · 23 sec · Loughlin Avenue
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Turn left onto Maplewood Drive
817 ft · 36 sec · Maplewood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk and Cos Cob.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norwalk 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 Norwalk to Cos Cob?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Norwalk and 6.5 miles from Cos Cob.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norwalk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cos Cob.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darien.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Cos Cob. Straight-line distance: 11.55 mi (18.59 km).
#1 Norwalk
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 88,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1176000, -73.4079000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cos Cob
Cos Cob is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0334300, -73.5995700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cos Cob (-73.59957, 41.03343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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