How far is Dobbs Ferry, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?

The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.33 mi
00h 52m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.33 mi
Kilometers
43.98 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dobbs Ferry
2026-04-18T07:45
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dobbs Ferry
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From Dobbs Ferry
13 mi
00h 26m
To Richmond Hill
14.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Farragut Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farragut Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway

    2335 ft · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · West Gun Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    131 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    117 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge

    829 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    139 m · 16 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut

    747 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    776 ft · 22 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
5.22 mi · 19%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 16%
Bronx River Parkway
2.78 mi · 10%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 8%
Broadway
1.55 mi · 6%
Mosholu Parkway
1.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

5.22 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 26m from Dobbs Ferry
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dobbs Ferry and Partly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dobbs Ferry to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 14.3 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

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 The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.17 km).

Dobbs Ferry

#1 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Richmond Hill

#2 Richmond Hill

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

Population98,984
Coordinates40.6998300, -73.8312500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.872896, 41.014549)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.70
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.85 $7.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.30 $8.60
Premium $4.86 $4.67 $9.33
Diesel $4.69 $4.51 $9.01

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 Dobbs Ferry and Richmond Hill. The current time is 07:45:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.