Origin
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Morning in Dobbs Ferry on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Yorktown, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Yorktown, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Yorktown, NY covers 24.1 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway, Dobbs Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on Taconic State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.97 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.
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 35m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 24.1 miles, with most of the trip on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.8 miles on Taconic State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taconic State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.4 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
Navigation decision point
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 202, NY 35: Yorktown Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 202, NY 35: Yorktown Heights
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road
Turn right onto US 202; NY 35 / Crompond 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.
On the drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Yorktown, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sprain Brook Parkway North along the way.
Sprain Brook Parkway North
4.2 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Dobbs Ferry Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ashford Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Crompond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Yorktown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 13.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry, NY and Yorktown, NY.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn left onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
4
Continue on Ashford Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashford Avenue
5
Turn left onto NY 9A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NY 100B
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Dobbs Ferry Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
8
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 202, NY 35: Yorktown Heights
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto US 202; NY 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crompond Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto NY 132
477 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Yorktown Road
13
Turn right onto Locksley Road
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Locksley Road
14
Arrive at destination
Locksley Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Yorktown, NY
Morning in Yorktown on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
12 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
35m 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 Yorktown, NY covers 24.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway, Dobbs Ferry Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $3.97 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 24.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.4 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Yorktown, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sprain Brook Parkway North along the way.
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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