Origin
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Bronx, NY
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Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Trip Overview
The Bronx, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is 12.9 miles and takes about 23m via Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major commitment. Expect a drive that's primarily on parkways, making it a straightforward journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Gun Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Farragut Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Farragut Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 5.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Dobbs Ferry, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
3
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bronx Park East
4
Continue on Boston Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Boston Road
5
Turn sharp left onto US 1
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Fordham Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
Merge onto BR
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9
Toward Gun Hill Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gun Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
328 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway
11
Merge onto MP
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
12
Merge onto HH
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
13
Continue on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Saw Mill River Parkway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Farragut Parkway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Farragut Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Farragut Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farragut Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Oak Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Oak Street
19
Turn right
52 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1 / East Fordham Road
Turn sharp left onto US 1 / East Fordham Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Gun Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Gun Hill Road
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Gun Hill Road
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
4:05 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
1 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
23m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the route utilizing parkways. You'll experience a smooth flow for the most part, including a longest stretch of 5.2 miles on the Saw Mill River Parkway. The character is that of a parkway drive, designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic detours. Expect to be on main roads like the Saw Mill River Parkway, Mosholu Parkway, and Broadway, offering a consistent driving experience for the short duration.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Mosholu Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 1 / East Fordham Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 12.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in The Bronx, NY
Full guide →“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
- • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
- • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
- • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure
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 23m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dobbs Ferry, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 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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