How far is Albany, NY from Dobbs Ferry, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
135.93 mi
02h 45m
Flight
113.34 mi
182.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.34 mi
Kilometers
182.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.93 mi
Kilometers
218.76 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 2:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-18T09:16
Arrive Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From Albany
68 mi
01h 22m
To Dobbs Ferry
67.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Dobbs Ferry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Dobbs Ferry.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eagle Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    1315 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1124 ft · 25 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 787 South

    862 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    17.9 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

    1202 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    3.2 mi · 7 min · South Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    1090 ft · 21 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Dobbs Ferry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
129 mi · 95%
South Broadway
3.19 mi · 2%
I 787 South
1.27 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.67 mi
I 87 Toll
0.61 mi
I 87 South
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 22m from Albany
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Dobbs Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Dobbs Ferry?

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Albany and 67.9 miles from Dobbs Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.24 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny near Dobbs Ferry.

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Paltz, 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 New Paltz.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Dobbs Ferry. Straight-line distance: 113.34 mi (182.4 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Dobbs Ferry

#2 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Dobbs Ferry (-73.87264, 41.01454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.16 L · about $19.24
Round trip
$38.49
9.6 gal · 36.32 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.24 $38.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.51 $43.02
Premium $4.86 $23.33 $46.67
Diesel $4.69 $22.53 $45.06

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 New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Dobbs Ferry. The current time is 09:16:15.

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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.