How far is Dover Plains, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Dover Plains, NY to New York City, NY is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover Plains and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover Plains and New York City.
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Start on Market Street
26 m · 5 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1185 ft · 40 sec · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22
25.6 mi · 39 min · State Highway 22
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
3110 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 40 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
10.6 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on West Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
1645 ft · 1 min · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
140 m · 26 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Duane Street
538 ft · 27 sec · Duane Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
116 m · 18 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover Plains and New York City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Dover Plains and Mostly Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover Plains to New York City?
The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Mount Kisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Dover Plains and 41.4 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.75 one way or $23.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Dover Plains and Mostly Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Kisco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Kisco.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover Plains and New York City. Straight-line distance: 74.38 mi (119.7 km).
#1 Dover Plains
Census-designated place in New York
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 41.7412100, -73.5765200 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.24 | $28.49 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.75 | $27.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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