How far is Dobbs Ferry, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?
The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
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.
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dobbs Ferry and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry and Mount Vernon.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Street
25 m · 9 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn slight left onto Farragut Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Farragut Avenue
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Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway
2335 ft · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway
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Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
776 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
658 ft · 18 sec · Yonkers Avenue
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Turn right onto Prescott Street
26 m · 4 sec · Prescott Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Prescott Street
528 ft · 30 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn sharp right onto Ashburton Avenue
619 ft · 17 sec · Ashburton Avenue
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Turn left onto Yonkers Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
2094 ft · 40 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
68 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2010 ft · 53 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
110 m · 14 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dobbs Ferry and Mount Vernon.
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.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
3.2 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Dobbs Ferry and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dobbs Ferry to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 5 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dobbs Ferry and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Yonkers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Passaic City Hall
Town Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yonkers.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 7.28 mi (11.72 km).
#1 Dobbs Ferry
Village in New York
| Population | 10,919 |
| Coordinates | 41.0145400, -73.8726400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 68,628 |
| Coordinates | 40.9126000, -73.8370800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Prospect Avenue (-73.83708, 40.912722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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