Origin
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Afternoon in Dobbs Ferry on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Elmhurst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 22.9 miles and takes about 48m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 Elmhurst, 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
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
17
Turn left onto Broadway
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
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
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
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
Elmhurst, NY
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
13 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
22.9 mi in 48m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Oak Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Elmhurst, NY is easy. At 48m 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 Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 48m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Rfk Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elmhurst, NY before heading back.
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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