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The most reliable way from Manhattan to JFK. Multiple route options, 40-70 minutes. No surge pricing, guaranteed.
Same flat rate from Midtown, Times Square, Upper East Side, Downtown, SoHo - all Manhattan neighborhoods.
Best from Midtown, Times Square, West Side. Queens Midtown Tunnel → LIE → Van Wyck Expressway → JFK.
Tunnel toll $10.17 (included in rate)
Best from Upper East Side, Harlem. FDR Drive → RFK/Triboro Bridge → Grand Central Parkway → Van Wyck.
Triboro toll $6.55 (included in rate)
Best from Downtown, FiDi, LES. FDR → Brooklyn Bridge/Manhattan Bridge → BQE → Belt Parkway → JFK.
Often fastest when Van Wyck is congested
Our chauffeurs monitor real-time traffic and choose the optimal route for your pickup time
Same flat rate from anywhere • All tolls included • No surge pricing
| Manhattan Neighborhood | Distance | Time | Best Route | Sedan | SUV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown (Times Square) | 16 miles | 45-70 min | Midtown Tunnel to LIE/Van Wyck | $125 | $175 |
| Upper East Side | 15 miles | 40-65 min | FDR to Triboro to Van Wyck | $125 | $175 |
| Upper West Side | 17 miles | 50-75 min | West Side Hwy to Midtown Tunnel | $125 | $175 |
| Downtown/FiDi | 17 miles | 45-70 min | FDR to Brooklyn to Belt Pkwy | $125 | $175 |
| Chelsea/Meatpacking | 16 miles | 45-70 min | West Side Hwy to Midtown Tunnel | $125 | $175 |
| SoHo/Tribeca | 17 miles | 45-70 min | FDR or Brooklyn Bridge route | $125 | $175 |
| East Village/LES | 15 miles | 40-65 min | FDR to Williamsburg to BQE | $125 | $175 |
| Harlem | 18 miles | 45-70 min | Triboro Bridge to Grand Central | $125 | $175 |
* Sprinter Van (10-14 passengers): $275 from any Manhattan neighborhood
See why Black Car NYC is the best choice
| Feature | Black Car NYC | Uber/Lyft | Yellow Taxi | Subway+AirTrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $125 flat | $55-150+ surge | $52 + tolls ≈ $75-90 | $10.75 |
| Travel Time | 40-70 min | 40-70 min | 40-70 min | 75-90+ min |
| Surge Pricing | Never | 2-3x common | No | No |
| Meet & Greet | $25 | ✗ Curbside | ✗ Curbside | ✗ No |
| Flight Tracking | ✓ Automatic | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Free Wait Time | 60 min intl / 45 dom | 2-5 min only | Meter runs | N/A |
| Vehicle | Mercedes S-Class | Varies wildly | Yellow cab | Subway car |
| Hotel Pickup | ✓ Lobby coordination | Curbside only | Curbside only | Walk to subway |
We pick up from all Manhattan hotels - same $125 flat rate
...and every other Manhattan hotel. We coordinate with concierge and bell staff.
Same $125 flat rate to any JFK terminal from any Manhattan location
Leave Manhattan 3 hours before departure
Leave Manhattan 3.5-4 hours before departure
Add 30 min during rush hour (7-9 AM, 4-7 PM) or bad weather
$125 for a luxury sedan (Mercedes S-Class) or $175 for an SUV (Cadillac Escalade) from ANY Manhattan neighborhood. Flat rate includes all tolls, gratuity, meet & greet, and flight tracking. No surge pricing ever.
For reliability and comfort, black car service is best ($125 flat, 40-70 min) with door-to-door service and no luggage hassle. Subway + AirTrain is cheapest ($10.75) but takes 75-90+ minutes with transfers.
40-70 minutes depending on your pickup location and traffic. Upper East Side: 40-65 min. Midtown: 45-70 min. Downtown: 45-70 min. Rush hour adds 15-30 minutes.
Yes, we pick up from ALL Manhattan hotels - The Plaza, Waldorf Astoria, Four Seasons, boutique hotels, and every other property. We coordinate with concierge and bell staff. Lobby or curbside pickup.
We use three routes depending on traffic: Midtown Tunnel → LIE → Van Wyck (from Midtown/West Side), FDR → Triboro → Grand Central (from Upper East Side), or Brooklyn route via Belt Parkway (from Downtown). Our chauffeurs choose the fastest option in real-time.
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$125 flat rate • 40-70 minutes • No surge pricing • 3,247+ 5-star reviews
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