Origin
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Afternoon in Dobbs Ferry on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dobbs Ferry, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.4 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 13.4 miles and takes about 23m 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, Broadway, Mosholu Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Full guide →Dobbs Ferry is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Full guide →“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
- • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
- • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
- • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 13.4 miles, with most of the trip on Saw Mill River Parkway and Broadway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.2 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 21 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 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near Saw Mill River Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MP / Mosholu Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto MP / Mosholu Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Pa...
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
6
13 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dobbs Ferry, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.
Bronx River Parkway South
10.7 mi in
|
~17m
Sound View Park
10.7 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Gun Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Farragut Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Farragut Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn right onto US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
4
Turn slight left onto Farragut Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farragut Avenue
5
Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Farragut Parkway
6
Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gun Hill Road
10
Take the ramp
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
11
Continue on this road
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
12
Merge onto BR
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
15
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
16
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
17
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
19
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
20
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.21 one way
$4.41 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
23m 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 Dobbs Ferry, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 13.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, Broadway, Mosholu 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 6.7 miles from Dobbs Ferry, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.21 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dobbs Ferry, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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