Car service from Bronx: routes, times and fares
The Bronx connects to Queens across the Whitestone and RFK bridges, so LaGuardia is usually 20 to 35 minutes away. Newark goes west across the George Washington Bridge, which is the bottleneck to plan around.
Bronx to JFK
The drive from Bronx to JFK covers roughly 20 miles. Chauffeurs normally take the Bruckner Expressway to the Whitestone Bridge and the Van Wyck. Plan on 30 minutes at quiet times and as long as 55 minutes at weekday rush hour. Sedans run $85–120 and SUVs $110–160, tolls and gratuity included.
Bronx to LaGuardia
Expect roughly 12 miles between Bronx and LaGuardia. The standard route is the Bruckner Expressway to the RFK Bridge, or the Whitestone and Grand Central Parkway. Plan on 20 minutes at quiet times and as long as 30 minutes at weekday rush hour. An executive sedan costs $70–100 all in; a luxury SUV, $90–135.
Bronx to Newark
The drive from Bronx to Newark covers roughly 22 miles. The standard route is the Cross Bronx Expressway to the George Washington Bridge and the New Jersey Turnpike. It takes about 35 minutes off-peak; allow up to 60 minutes between 3 and 7pm on weekdays. An executive sedan costs $90–125 all in; a luxury SUV, $120–165.
Where we pick up in Bronx
Regular pickup points include Yankee Stadium on River Avenue, Fordham University and Riverdale. Any home, office or hotel address works; add gate codes or building notes to your booking.
Sedan or SUV from Bronx?
The sedan suits a solo business traveller or a couple. For a family, a golf bag or a ski trip, the SUV is the right choice.