How far is Dobbs Ferry, NY from New Rochelle, NY?

The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.86 mi
00h 28m
Flight
8.54 mi
13.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.54 mi
Kilometers
13.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.91 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Dobbs Ferry
Thu, Oct 15, 9:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dobbs Ferry
2026-10-15T20:26
Arrive New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dobbs Ferry
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bronxville
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Dobbs Ferry
6.2 mi
00h 14m
To New Rochelle
8.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry and New Rochelle.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    25 m · 6 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1090 ft · 23 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashford Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashford Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Saw Mill River Road

    1781 ft · 37 sec · Saw Mill River Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1478 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    1721 ft · 35 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1727 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Avenue

    853 ft · 21 sec · North Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
4.65 mi · 31%
East Lincoln Avenue
2.12 mi · 14%
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.62 mi · 11%
Ashford Avenue
1.18 mi · 8%
Saw Mill River Road
0.62 mi · 4%
North Avenue
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

4.65 mi · 00h 06m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bronxville
00h 14m from Dobbs Ferry
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dobbs Ferry and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dobbs Ferry to New Rochelle?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Bronxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 8.6 miles from New Rochelle.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dobbs Ferry and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Stop Ideas Near Bronxville

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 Bronxville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 2.5 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Bronxville
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 8.54 mi (13.74 km).

Dobbs Ferry

#1 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
New Rochelle

#2 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-73.872851, 41.014361)
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.63
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.31 $4.63
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.59 $5.18
Premium $5.38 $2.80 $5.60
Diesel $6.51 $3.38 $6.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dobbs Ferry and New Rochelle. The current time is 20:26:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.