Origin
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Astoria, NY
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Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Trip Overview
Astoria, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is 20.1 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Major Deegan Expressway and Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop, mostly on major parkways and expressways, making it an easy option for a quick errand or to get to your next destination without much fuss. Given the short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a same-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| I 278 Truck | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Farragut Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Farragut Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Dobbs Ferry, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
3
Turn left onto 33rd Street
206 ft
·
13 sec
·
33rd Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
262 ft
·
8 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
366 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hoyt Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
504 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 278 East
7
Continue on I 278 Truck
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 278 Truck
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
9
Continue on I 87
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 12
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto MP
1.3 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 0.8 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Astoria Boulevard North
At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Parkway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Par...
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Farragut Parkway
Turn left onto Farragut Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Dobbs Ferry on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Sunny
NW 16 mph
7% chance
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
9 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
34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
With 81% of this drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on expressways. The longest continuous stretch on a major road is 6.9 miles on the Major Deegan Expressway. Expect a mostly highway profile, transitioning to parkway driving as you get closer to Dobbs Ferry. You'll notice plenty of exits and merges typical of urban and suburban parkway systems.
81% 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: 6.9 mi on Major Deegan Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Major Deegan Expressway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Astoria Boulevard North.
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 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, NY and Dobbs Ferry, NY, road signs point toward Henry Hudson Parkway South and Saw Mill Parkway North.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
10.5 mi in
|
~18m
Saw Mill Parkway North
10.5 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Astoria, NY
Full guide →Founded 1659
Top landmarks
- • Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States
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 34m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Major Deegan Expressway. 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 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 US Trip Planner 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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