Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY
Drive Time
55m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Attie Heunis
Trip Overview
Traveling from Brooklyn to Dobbs Ferry covers a 31.1-mile distance that typically takes about 55 minutes to navigate. Because this is a relatively short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via local thoroughfares like Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, and Linden Boulevard rather than high-speed interstates. With a fuel budget of just $5, this remains a very affordable transition from the borough to the riverfront. It is an ideal route for those looking for a direct, straightforward path between these two points in New York state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.5 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps your focus engaged from start to finish. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't experience long, monotonous stretches of interstate driving; instead, you will be navigating surface streets throughout the entire 31.1-mile journey. The route requires constant attention to urban turns and intersections rather than high-speed cruising. Because there are no designated stops, the drive maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to move steadily through the local landscape as you transition away from the city.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Major Deegan Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Major Deegan Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rogers Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 31.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / none lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
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I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
8
21.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Parkway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Par...
7
24.7 mi into trip
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~45m in
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward Saw Mill Parkway
Towns Along This Route
Between Brooklyn, NY and Dobbs Ferry, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Manhattan, Bronx, Henry Hudson Parkway South and Saw Mill Parkway North.
La Guardia Airport
4.6 mi in
|
~11m
Manhattan
10.1 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 278
Bronx
10.1 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 278
Henry Hudson Parkway South
21.5 mi in
|
~40m
Saw Mill Parkway North
21.5 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Dobbs Ferry, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
Use the straight / none lanes.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the none lane.
8
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Classon Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Avenue
11
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Williamsburg Street East
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
13
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
19
Continue on I 87
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 12
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto MP
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the none lane.
22
Merge onto HH
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
23
Continue on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
24
Keep slight left at fork onto Saw Mill River Parkway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Parkway
Use the none lane.
25
Turn left onto Farragut Parkway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Farragut Parkway
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on Farragut Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farragut Avenue
27
Turn slight right onto US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Oak Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Oak Street
29
Turn right
52 ft
·
3 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 55-minute local trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan to navigate the turns carefully, as the lack of highway miles means you will be dealing with constant stop-and-go traffic typical of local roads. Be mindful that with zero scheduled stops, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Brooklyn to cover the $5 estimated cost without interruption. Given the nature of the route, stay alert for changing traffic patterns on Snyder and Rogers Avenues to keep your transit time as close to the 55-minute estimate as possible.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.5 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31.1 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.5 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dobbs Ferry, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 31.1 miles and 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Major Deegan Expressway for about 6.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dobbs Ferry, NY
The final approach into Dobbs Ferry, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dobbs Ferry, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.13 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| premium | $4.88 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Evening in Dobbs Ferry on Sunday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY covers 31.1 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Major Deegan Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Saw Mill River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 31.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Dobbs Ferry, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Manhattan, Bronx, Henry Hudson Parkway South and Saw Mill Parkway North.
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