Origin
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Morning in Dobbs Ferry on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Eastchester, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Eastchester, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Eastchester, NY covers 6.8 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ashford Avenue, Ardsley Road, Bronx River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Ashford Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.12 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 15m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 6.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ashford Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
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 6.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (Leewood Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway South
Navigation decision point
Exit 11
Toward Bronx River Parkway South
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Bronx River Parkway
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Leewood Drive
Turn left onto Leewood Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 22 / White Plains Road
Turn right onto NY 22 / White Plains Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Eastchester, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx River Parkway South along the way.
Bronx River Parkway South
4.2 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ardsley Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Leewood Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ashford Avenue
— 2.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry, NY and Eastchester, 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
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashford Avenue
5
Continue on Ardsley Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ardsley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto Scarsdale Road
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Scarsdale Road
7
Take the ramp
507 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 11
Toward Bronx River Parkway South
8
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Leewood Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Leewood Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Leewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Leewood Drive
11
Turn right onto NY 22
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
White Plains Road
12
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
13
Turn right onto Lincoln Place
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lincoln Place
14
Arrive at destination
Lincoln Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.12 one way
$2.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Eastchester, NY
Morning in Eastchester on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 Eastchester, NY covers 6.8 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ashford Avenue, Ardsley Road, Bronx River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 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 $1.12 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 6.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (Leewood Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Eastchester, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx River Parkway South 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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