Origin
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Morning in Dobbs Ferry on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dobbs Ferry, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 34.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oak Street, Broadway, Farragut Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 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 East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →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 1h 9m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 34.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oak Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| Farragut Avenue | — | — |
| Farragut Parkway | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | — | — |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | — | — |
| Mosholu Parkway | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oak Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn right onto Broadway
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
7
Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
10
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
12
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
13
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
15
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
16
Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
341 ft
·
11 sec
·
Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
17
Turn straight onto 69th Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
69th Street
18
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grand Avenue
19
Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
20
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
22
Turn right onto 61st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
61st Street
23
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
24
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
25
Continue on Rockaway Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
26
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
27
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Howard Avenue
28
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tapscott Street
29
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kings Highway
30
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
5 sec
31
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
Kings Highway
32
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Dobbs Ferry, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Dobbs Ferry, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Flatbush, NY
The final approach into East Flatbush, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.29 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Rfk Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
3 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 9m 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 East Flatbush, NY covers 34.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oak Street, Broadway, Farragut Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 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 $5.65 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.
The drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dobbs Ferry, NY to East Flatbush, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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