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

The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.28 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.92 mi
9.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.92 mi
Kilometers
9.52 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.28 mi
Kilometers
11.72 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dobbs Ferry
2026-04-18T07:42
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 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
Hastings-on-Hudson
NY

Village in United States of America

From Dobbs Ferry
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To Yonkers
3.7 mi
00h 08m

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 Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
3.2 mi · 44%
Broadway
1.55 mi · 21%
Farragut Avenue
0.73 mi · 10%
Yonkers Avenue
0.67 mi · 9%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.48 mi · 7%
Farragut Parkway
0.44 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hastings-on-Hudson
00h 08m from Dobbs Ferry
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dobbs Ferry and Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Hastings-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 3.7 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hastings-on-Hudson

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 Hastings-on-Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Hastings-on-Hudson
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Hastings-on-Hudson
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hastings-on-Hudson.

RAIL

Yonkers station

7 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

12 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 5.92 mi (9.52 km).

Dobbs Ferry

#1 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Yonkers

#2 Yonkers

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

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-73.872851, 41.014361)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.04
Round trip
$2.08
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.04 $2.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.17 $2.33
Premium $4.86 $1.26 $2.53
Diesel $4.69 $1.22 $2.44

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 Yonkers. The current time is 07:42:33.

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.