How far is The Bronx, NY from Dobbs Ferry, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Dobbs Ferry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Dobbs Ferry.
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Start on Cruger Avenue
121 m · 25 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
648 ft · 24 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
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Continue on Bronx Park East
1260 ft · 49 sec · Bronx Park East
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Continue on Boston Road
742 ft · 37 sec · Boston Road
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Turn sharp left onto East Fordham Road
44 m · 5 sec · East Fordham Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road
723 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · East Gun Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway
63 m · 4 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Continue on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Saw Mill River Parkway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Turn left onto Farragut Parkway
2372 ft · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway
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Continue on Farragut Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Farragut Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Oak Street
25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Dobbs Ferry.
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.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Saw Mill River Parkway
3.65 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Dobbs Ferry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Dobbs Ferry?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from The Bronx and 6.5 miles from Dobbs Ferry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Dobbs Ferry.
Stop Ideas Near Yonkers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Passaic City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yonkers.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Dobbs Ferry. Straight-line distance: 11.38 mi (18.32 km).
#1 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dobbs Ferry
Village in New York
| Population | 10,919 |
| Coordinates | 41.0145400, -73.8726400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dobbs Ferry (-73.87264, 41.01454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.24 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
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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