How far is Dobbs Ferry, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
14.81 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.38 mi
18.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.38 mi
Kilometers
18.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.81 mi
Kilometers
23.84 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dobbs Ferry
2026-04-18T07:53
Arrive The Bronx
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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

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
Yonkers
NY

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Dobbs Ferry
6.6 mi
00h 13m
To The Bronx
8.1 mi
00h 13m

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
68°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 Dobbs Ferry and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry and The Bronx.

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bronx River Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham Parkway

    923 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Fordham Road

    982 ft · 41 sec · East Fordham Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Boston Road

    160 m · 20 sec · Boston Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bronx Park East

    1537 ft · 59 sec · Bronx Park East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto White Plains Road

    92 m · 10 sec · White Plains Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road

    829 ft · 39 sec · White Plains Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sagamore Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Sagamore Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cruger Avenue

    134 m · 24 sec · Cruger Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
5.22 mi · 35%
Broadway
1.55 mi · 10%
Mosholu Parkway
1.4 mi · 9%
Bronx River Parkway
1.4 mi · 9%
West Gun Hill Road
1 mi · 7%
Farragut Avenue
0.73 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 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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yonkers
00h 13m from Dobbs Ferry
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dobbs Ferry and Partly Sunny near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dobbs Ferry to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 6.6 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 8.1 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yonkers

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 Yonkers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 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
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13 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 11.5 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 Yonkers.

RAIL

Yonkers station

1 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 11.38 mi (18.32 km).

Dobbs Ferry

#1 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
The Bronx

#2 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-73.872851, 41.014361)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

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 $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.08 $4.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.33 $4.66
Premium $4.86 $2.53 $5.06
Diesel $4.69 $2.44 $4.88

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 The Bronx. The current time is 07:53:12.

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.