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

The driving distance from Utica, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.46 mi
04h 27m
Flight
160.15 mi
257.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.15 mi
Kilometers
257.73 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.46 mi
Kilometers
362.84 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dobbs Ferry
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Utica
Fri, Oct 16, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-10-15T19:30
Arrive Dobbs Ferry
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utica
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Coxsackie
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Utica
112.6 mi
02h 14m
To Dobbs Ferry
112.9 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Lane

    19 m · 10 sec · Washington Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    17.9 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

    1202 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    3.2 mi · 7 min · South Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    1090 ft · 21 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
220 mi · 97%
South Broadway
3.19 mi · 1%
Genesee Street
1.32 mi · 1%
I 90
0.39 mi
I 90 East
0.33 mi
US 9
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.3 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coxsackie
02h 14m from Utica
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Utica 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 Utica to Dobbs Ferry?

The road trip is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coxsackie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from Utica and 112.9 miles from Dobbs Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.41 one way or $70.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coxsackie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coxsackie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coxsackie.

RAIL

Hudson

11 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

33 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

46 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

49 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Dobbs Ferry. Straight-line distance: 160.15 mi (257.73 km).

Utica

#1 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Dobbs Ferry

#2 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)
End: Dobbs Ferry (-73.87264, 41.01454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.12 L · about $35.41
Round trip
$70.81
15.92 gal · 60.24 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $35.41 $70.81
Mid-grade $4.98 $39.66 $79.31
Premium $5.38 $42.84 $85.68
Diesel $6.51 $51.81 $103.62

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Utica and Dobbs Ferry. The current time is 19:30:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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