The drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saw Mill River Parkway, NY 22, I 684 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.3 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 66.6 miles, with most of the trip on Saw Mill River Parkway and NY 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saw Mill River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and NY 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near NY 59 / East Central Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (NY 59 / East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|NY 59 / East Central Avenue
Turn right onto NY 59 / East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.1 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State T...
8
14.3 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward NY 119: Saw Mill River Parkway North, Elmsford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward NY 119: Saw Mill River Parkway North, El...
8
15.2 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Saw Mill River Parkway North, Katonah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway North, Katonah
7
33.8 mi into trip|~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 684: Brewster
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chestnut Ridge, NY and Dogtail Corners, NY, road signs point toward Elmsford, Saw Mill River Parkway North and Katonah.
Elmsford
14.3 mi in|~21m
Saw Mill River Parkway North
15.2 mi in|~23m
Katonah
15.2 mi in|~23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Saw Mill River Parkway
18.3 mi
25m
NY 22
18.2 mi
28m
I 684
11 mi
13m
New York State Thruway
10.9 mi
14m
Chestnut Ridge Road
1.4 mi
2m
Dogtail Corners Road
1.3 mi
3m
East Central Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
State Highway 55
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 18.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chestnut Ridge, NY and Dogtail Corners, NY.
1
Start on this road
105 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto NY 45
1.4 mi·2 min·Chestnut Ridge Road
3
Continue on NY 45
0.4 mi·48 sec·South Main Street
4
Turn right onto NY 59
1.3 mi·2 min·East Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
7
Merge onto I 87; I 287
11 mi·14 min·New York State Thruway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.2 mi·15 sec·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·2 min
Exit 8AToward NY 119: Saw Mill River Parkway North, ElmsfordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway North, KatonahUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
18 mi·25 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 684: BrewsterUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
9.7 mi·11 min·I 684
14
Continue on I 684
1.3 mi·1 min·I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
15
Continue on NY 22
18 mi·28 min·NY 22
16
Turn slight right onto NY 55
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 55
17
Continue on NY 55
0.2 mi·21 sec·State Highway 55
18
Continue on NY 55
0.7 mi·1 min·Riverview Road
19
Turn left onto CR 22
196 ft·5 sec·Dogtail Corner
20
Continue on CR 22
0.1 mi·18 sec·Berkshire Road
21
Turn right onto CR 22
1.3 mi·3 min·Dogtail Corners Road
22
Arrive at destination
East Mountain Road
Trip Plan
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 33.3 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dogtail Corners, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chestnut Ridge, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chestnut Ridge, NY
This is one driving day of about 66.6 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Saw Mill River Parkway for about 18.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Chestnut Ridge, NY
· 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dogtail Corners, NY
The final approach into Dogtail Corners, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 13.8
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 13.8
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 13.8
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 13.8
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 13.8
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 13.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.93 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$11.85
$23.71
premium
$4.92
$12.91
$25.82
diesel
$5.61
$14.70
$29.41
Estimated Tolls: $0.55
New York State Thruway
(10.9 mi)$0.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20
0
$6.99
$3.20
Efficient EV
16.7
0
$5.83
$2.66
EV Truck/SUV
26.6
0
$9.32
$4.26
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Morning
in Chestnut Ridge on Friday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dogtail Corners, NY
Morning
in Dogtail Corners on Friday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, NY 22, I 684. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.96 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (NY 59 / East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chestnut Ridge, NY and Dogtail Corners, NY, road signs point toward Elmsford, Saw Mill River Parkway North and Katonah.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
