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

The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Yorktown, NY is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.12 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.71 mi
31.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Dobbs Ferry.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.71 mi
Kilometers
31.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.12 mi
Kilometers
38.81 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorktown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dobbs Ferry
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Yorktown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
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

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
Briarcliff Manor
NY

Village in New York, United States of America

From Dobbs Ferry
12.1 mi
00h 14m
To Yorktown
12.1 mi
00h 14m

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
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Saw Mill River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dobbs Ferry Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dobbs Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Sprain Brook Parkway North

    977 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Taconic State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, NY 35: Yorktown Heights

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Crompond Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crompond Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

    145 m · 10 sec · Old Yorktown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Locksley Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Locksley Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Locksley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
13.8 mi · 57%
Sprain Brook Parkway
4.78 mi · 20%
Dobbs Ferry Road
1.65 mi · 7%
Ashford Avenue
1.18 mi · 5%
Saw Mill River Road
1.18 mi · 5%
Crompond Road
0.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

13.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briarcliff Manor
00h 14m from Dobbs Ferry
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dobbs Ferry and Partly Sunny near Yorktown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Briarcliff Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 12.1 miles from Yorktown.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Briarcliff Manor

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 Briarcliff Manor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Briarcliff Manor.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

7 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and Yorktown. Straight-line distance: 19.71 mi (31.72 km).

Dobbs Ferry

#1 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

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

#2 Yorktown

Town in New York

Population35,988
Coordinates41.2956500, -73.8081900
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-73.872851, 41.014361)
End: Locksley Road (-73.808134, 41.295556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.69 $3.99 $7.98

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 Yorktown. The current time is 08:17:31.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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