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.
Hi i am flying from London and I need to get from JFK to La Guardia airport in New York city also. Can anyone tell me how far these airports are apart and how long will it take in a taxi to get there.
Many Thanks,
Mike.
Can you give me directions to JFK coming from Allentown, PA, and using the route of Verazzano Bridge. Mapquest's directions will take me to Lincoln Tunnel, and I want to avoid that.
Thank you.
My friend is arriving in Terminal 8 and i am arring at terminal 4, with both flights arriving at the same time can anyone recommend a good way to meet up before we head Downtown. Is the bus easy from one terminal to the next?
Cheers JEmima
No bus needed. Just hop onto the "Airtrain" from you terminal 4 and ride over to terminal 8, free.
Im a first time visitor to the United States and flew into Charlotte NC 8 months ago.I have not been in an airport as large as JFK. I am departing on the 1st from New york. Flying in to JFK from Raleigh. Ive to go from terminal 8 to terminal 3... is this something easily signposted and for my connection flight is it a lengthy process getting luggage from one to the other and getting to the 3rd terminal?
any advice or help would be great.
AM
i will like to know the driving directions from alexandria va to the JFK airport
I would like to know the location of JFK airport? What is the distance from JFK airport to Grand Union Hotel, 34E 22nd street New York? What would be the best method of transport there?
What is the best way to avoid traffic when driving from Hoboken to JFK to pick someone up at 3:30 PM on a Friday?
Thanks
I woıld like to return my rental car to avis.
But before that I have leave my belongings to terminal.
Can somebody please tell me the direction from four terminal to avis rent a car area.?
thanks for all
regards,
thiago castilho
I woıld like to return my rental car to avis.
But before that I have leave my belongings to terminal.
Can somebody please tell me the direction from terminal one to avis rent a car area.?
Hi;
I would like to park in the long term parking lot at JFK. I am coming from CT, so will be coming down the Van Wyck. What is my best aproach? I will be leaving on Wednesday, the 29th of August.
Thanks!
DEAR SIR,
I WANT TO VISIT NEW YORK IN THE MID OF JULY. PLZ TELL ME THE EASIEST DIRECTION AND TELL ME THE FARE TO BROOKLYN FROM THE JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 4.
REGARDS.
Hi i am flying from London