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

The driving distance from Yorktown, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
23.78 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.71 mi
31.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.71 mi
Kilometers
31.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.78 mi
Kilometers
38.27 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Yorktown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown
2026-04-18T05:55
Arrive Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown
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
Briarcliff Manor
NY

Village in New York, United States of America

From Yorktown
11.9 mi
00h 17m
To Dobbs Ferry
11.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locksley Road

    19 m · 5 sec · Locksley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

    145 m · 13 sec · Old Yorktown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crompond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Crompond Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · Taconic State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers

    2588 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.9 mi · 11 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 Yorktown 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
12.9 mi · 54%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.9 mi · 33%
Crompond Road
1.1 mi · 5%
Ashford Avenue
1.04 mi · 4%
Saw Mill Parkway
0.49 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

12.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briarcliff Manor
00h 17m from Yorktown
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Yorktown 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 Yorktown to Dobbs Ferry?

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Briarcliff Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Yorktown and 11.9 miles from Dobbs Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Briarcliff Manor

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 Briarcliff Manor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Briarcliff Manor.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

7 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown and Dobbs Ferry. Straight-line distance: 19.71 mi (31.72 km).

Yorktown

#1 Yorktown

Town in New York

Population35,988
Coordinates41.2956500, -73.8081900
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Dobbs Ferry

#2 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Yorktown (-73.80819, 41.29565)
End: Dobbs Ferry (-73.87264, 41.01454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.37 $6.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.76 $7.53
Premium $4.86 $4.08 $8.17
Diesel $4.69 $3.94 $7.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorktown and Dobbs Ferry. The current time is 05:55:43.

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.