Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.1 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY covers 23.1 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Queens Boulevard, I 278 East, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Boulevard | — | — |
| I 278 East | — | — |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | — | — |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | — | — |
| Grand Central Parkway | — | — |
| Robert F | — | — |
| I 87 North | — | — |
| Major Deegan Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Queens Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Dobbs Ferry, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
89 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
3
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Queens Boulevard
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
6
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
8
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
9
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 87 North: Albany
11
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Parkway North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Parkway North
13
Merge slight right onto Mosholu Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
14
Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
15
Continue on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Saw Mill River Parkway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
17
Turn left onto Farragut Parkway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Farragut Parkway
18
Continue on Farragut Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farragut Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
20
Turn left onto Oak Street
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Street
21
Turn right
52 ft
·
4 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 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 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
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
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Afternoon in Dobbs Ferry on Saturday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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?
23.1 mi in 40m 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.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Queens Boulevard.
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 Elmhurst, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is easy. At 40m 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 Elmhurst, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
Top landmarks
- • South Presbyterian Church — church in Dobbs Ferry, New York
- • United States Post Office — government building in Dobbs Ferry, New York
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 40m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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
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 Elmhurst, NY to Dobbs Ferry, 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 Dobbs Ferry, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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