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

The driving distance from Rye, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
15.66 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.12 mi
16.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.12 mi
Kilometers
16.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.66 mi
Kilometers
25.2 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dobbs Ferry
Wed, Apr 22, 8:41 PM EDT
Return by in Rye
Wed, Apr 22, 9:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rye
2026-04-22T20:19
Arrive Dobbs Ferry
Wed, Apr 22, 8:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rye
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
White Plains
NY

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Rye
7.8 mi
00h 10m
To Dobbs Ferry
7.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Post Road

    102 m · 6 sec · Boston Post Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Boston Post Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left

    154 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Elmsford

    584 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Elmsford

    101 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1677 ft · 31 sec · North Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    529 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Valley Avenue

    837 ft · 41 sec · Valley Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    51 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    77 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ashford Avenue

    55 m · 6 sec · Ashford Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stiner Place

    27 m · 4 sec · Stiner Place

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ashford Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Ashford Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    1090 ft · 21 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rye 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cross Westchester Expressway
9.28 mi · 59%
Saw Mill River Parkway
3.26 mi · 21%
Boston Post Road
1.04 mi · 7%
Ashford Avenue
1.04 mi · 7%
North Central Avenue
0.32 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cross Westchester Expressway

Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

9.28 mi · 00h 11m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Plains
00h 10m from Rye
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rye and Rain Showers Likely near Dobbs Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

White Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Rye and 7.8 miles from Dobbs Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rye and Rain Showers Likely near Dobbs Ferry.

Stop Ideas Near White Plains

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 White Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 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 9.7 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

White Plains
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

White Plains
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 White Plains.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

19 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

20 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Dobbs Ferry. Straight-line distance: 10.12 mi (16.29 km).

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#1 Rye

A town in Westchester County, New York.

Population46,100
Coordinates40.9806500, -73.6837400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Dobbs Ferry

#2 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Rye (-73.68374, 40.98065)
End: Dobbs Ferry (-73.87264, 41.01454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.09 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.41
1.1 gal · 4.18 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.20 $4.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.46 $4.93
Premium $4.86 $2.67 $5.35
Diesel $4.69 $2.58 $5.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rye and Dobbs Ferry. The current time is 20:19:35.

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.