How far is Stamford, CT from Cos Cob, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Cos Cob, CT is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and Cos Cob.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Cos Cob.
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Start on Atlantic Street
662 ft · 17 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
144 m · 30 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
843 ft · 23 sec · Summer Street
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Turn slight left onto Bank Street
142 m · 9 sec · Bank Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Street
1392 ft · 32 sec · Atlantic Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: New York City
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 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 Stamford 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
1.77 mi · 00h 02m
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 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 Stamford to Cos Cob?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 2.2 miles from Stamford and 2.2 miles from Cos Cob.
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 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stamford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cos Cob.
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 Stamford and Cos Cob. Straight-line distance: 3.46 mi (5.57 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.71 | $1.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
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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