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

The driving distance from Greenburgh, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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 mi
00h 11m
Flight
2 mi
3.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2 mi
Kilometers
3.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7 mi
Kilometers
11.27 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dobbs Ferry
Tue, Apr 21, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Greenburgh
Tue, Apr 21, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenburgh
2026-04-21T10:34
Arrive Dobbs Ferry
Tue, Apr 21, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenburgh
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
Elmsford
NY

Town in New York

From Greenburgh
3.5 mi
00h 05m
To Dobbs Ferry
3.5 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saw Mill River Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown

    68 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    585 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    62 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Valley Avenue

    837 ft · 41 sec · Valley Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    51 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    77 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Ashford Avenue

    55 m · 6 sec · Ashford Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Stiner Place

    27 m · 4 sec · Stiner Place

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ashford Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Ashford Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway

    1090 ft · 21 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
214.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
5.33 mi · 76%
Ashford Avenue
1.04 mi · 15%
Broadway
0.21 mi · 3%
Valley Avenue
0.19 mi · 3%
NY 119 West
0.04 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

3.22 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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmsford
00h 05m from Greenburgh
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenburgh and Sunny near Dobbs Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Greenburgh and 3.5 miles from Dobbs Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmsford

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 Elmsford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 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 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Elmsford
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Elmsford
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 Elmsford.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

23 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenburgh and Dobbs Ferry. Straight-line distance: 2 mi (3.22 km).

Greenburgh

#1 Greenburgh

Town

Population90,543
Coordinates41.0328700, -73.8429100
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Dobbs Ferry

#2 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenburgh (-73.84291, 41.03287)
End: Dobbs Ferry (-73.87264, 41.01454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 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
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $1.00
Round trip
$2.00
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.00 $2.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.12 $2.24
Premium $4.86 $1.22 $2.43
Diesel $4.69 $1.17 $2.35

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenburgh and Dobbs Ferry. The current time is 10:34:56.

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.