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

The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Rye, NY is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
16.09 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.12 mi
16.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.12 mi
Kilometers
16.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.09 mi
Kilometers
25.89 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rye
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Dobbs Ferry
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dobbs Ferry
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Rye
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
White Plains
NY

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Dobbs Ferry
7.8 mi
00h 11m
To Rye
8.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ashford Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    143 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 East: Elmsford

    995 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    99 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1344 ft · 24 sec · North Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Frontage Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Frontage Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 East

    884 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Port Chester, Rye

    934 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Post Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cross Westchester Expressway
9.21 mi · 57%
Saw Mill River Parkway
3.34 mi · 21%
Ashford Avenue
1.17 mi · 7%
Boston Post Road
0.82 mi · 5%
North Central Avenue
0.25 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cross Westchester Expressway

Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

9.21 mi · 00h 12m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Plains
00h 11m from Dobbs Ferry
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dobbs Ferry and Chance Rain Showers near Rye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 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?

White Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 8.3 miles from Rye.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dobbs Ferry and Chance Rain Showers near Rye.

Stop Ideas Near White Plains

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 White Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

White Plains
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

White Plains
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Plains.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

19 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

20 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and Rye. Straight-line distance: 10.12 mi (16.29 km).

Dobbs Ferry

#1 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rye

A town in Westchester County, New York.

Population46,100
Coordinates40.9806500, -73.6837400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-73.872851, 41.014361)
End: Boston Post Road (-73.683743, 40.980651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.57
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.29 $4.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.55 $5.11
Premium $4.86 $2.77 $5.54
Diesel $4.69 $2.68 $5.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dobbs Ferry and Rye. The current time is 23:22:12.

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.