JFK Airport Driving Directions

How to Get to JFK Airport by Car

Directions From the East (Long Island):
- Southern State Parkway: Take the Southern State Parkway west until the highway's name changes to the Belt Parkway. Follow the signs for JFK airport at exit 20.
- Long Island Expressway or Northern State: Drive west on the Long Island Expressway (L.I.E.) to the Cross Island Parkway and go south to the Southern State Parkway/Belt Parkway. Then drive west to exit 20 for JFK Airport.

From the South:

- Drive north on the NJ Turnpike to Exit 13 for the Goethals Bridge (Tolls $8.00), and follow to the Staten Island Expressway (I-278) to the Verrazano Bridge ($11.00 for passenger vehicles, one-way charge). Exit the bridge to take the Belt Parkway east. At exit 19 take the Nassau Expressway (NY-878), which leads directly to the airport.

From the West:

- Via I-78: Travel east on I-78 to the New Jersey Turnpike south to Exit 13. Cross the Goethals Bridge (Tolls $8.00 from NJ to Staten Island) to the to the Staten Island Expressway (I-278) to the Verrazano Bridge ($11.00 for passenger vehicles, one-way charge). Take the Belt Parkway from the Verrazano Bridge which will take you to Kennedy Airport.
- Via I-80/I-280: Head east on I-80 to I-280 east to the New Jersey Turnpike south. Cross the Goethals Bridge (Tolls $8.00 from NJ to Staten Island) to the to the Staten Island Expressway (I-278) to the Verrazano Bridge ($11.00 for passenger vehicles, one-way charge). Take the Belt Parkway from the Verrazano Bridge which will take you to Kennedy Airport.

From Up-State New York, Massachusetts & Connecticut:

- Head south on the Thruway-Major Deegan Expressway to the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95). Take the Cross Bronx Expressway east to I-678. Follow I-678 south across the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge (Toll $5.50) to the Van Wyck Expressway south. The Van Wyck will lead directly to Kennedy Airport.
- Take I-95 south to the Bruckner Expressway. Take the exit for the I-678 (Hutchinson River Parkway) and follow it across the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge (Toll $5.50) to the Van Wyck Expressway which leads directly to Kennedy Airport.
- Head south on I-684 to the Hutchinson River Parkway (I-678). Follow the Hutchinson River Parkway south across the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge (Toll $5.50) and to the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) which will lead directly to the airport.

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Am looking for best way for family of 3 with 4 bags to get from JFK to 39th Ave @ Avenues of America. I get the Airtrain to Jamica station to catch LIRR to Penn Station. What's the best way to get from Penn Station to my hotel? 4 bags for 3 people is cumbersome, what would you suggest Subway or Bus or taxi?
thanks, Yogi

Taxi will be your best bet - the address is couple of blocks away from Penn Station and the cab will not cost that much.
JFK_E

How to get to the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel, 500 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken, New Jersey
from the JFK airport?

Thank you

Taxi will be the easiest way. The hotel is located across the Hudson River and the taxi will be on the meter.
As per http://nyc.taxiwiz.com/ :
"That cab ride would cost about $49.80. That is roughly $57 with a 15% tip. It is about 21.1 miles. There is a $0.50 night surcharge (8pm to 6am)."
Let us know if you need cheaper option(mass transit).

JFK_E

I see that there is a bus (State Shuttle) from the JFK airport to Newark airport..is that the best/fastest/cheapest way to get from JFK to Newark? If the bus is the best way, where does it take you at Newark airport..any terminal? Thanks

It depends on the passenger situation - if you have a flight to catch within 2.5hrs or less, then the best/fastest way is to take a taxi. The cheapest way is by mass transit. The shuttle stops at any(all) Terminal at Newark/JFK.
JFK_E

i'm taking the train from new haven ct to ny, how would i get to jfk airport by train?

I guess you will be arriving at Grand Central Station.
From there take subway line 6 direction uptown for one stop to Lexington Ave. Then transfer to subway line E going towards Queens. Get off at Jamaica Station and take Airtrain to JFK.
JFK_E

I have 6 hrs layover ( 3.00 pm - 9.00 pm ) at JFK before I take my next flight at 11 pm to Dubai. Do you suggest me to spend the time with any sightseeing & how much does it cost.

what are best ways to go from jfk to manhattan upper east side. Are there cabs available for 6 persons?

Private van will be your best option. It cost somewhere between $80 to $120 + bridge toll for the van. Check with the agents at Ground Transportation Counter/Welcome Center/ in arrivals hall.
JFK_E

how do I get from the suburban bus terminal, somewhere around 40th(?) to Grand Central station in order to take the subway to JFK?

I think you mean Port Authority Bus Terminal at 42nd street? Subway E stops there too and you can take it to Jamaica Station and then Airtrain to JFK.
JFK_E

plz tell that how far is time square from princess town jamaica station .

Did you mean "how far is time square
from jamaica station"?
30 min ride on the subway line E.
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