Car service from Staten Island: routes, times and fares
Staten Island is the one borough where Newark is the closest airport — the Goethals Bridge puts EWR under 20 miles from most of the island. JFK and LaGuardia both cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn.
Staten Island to JFK
Staten Island to JFK is about 25 miles. The standard route is the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the Belt Parkway east. Door to terminal is 40–70 minutes depending on traffic. An executive sedan costs $95–135 all in; a luxury SUV, $125–180.
Staten Island to LaGuardia
From Staten Island, LaGuardia is around 26 miles away. Chauffeurs normally take the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway north. Off-peak it is roughly 40 minutes, rising to 70 in the evening rush. Sedans run $100–135 and SUVs $135–180, tolls and gratuity included.
Staten Island to Newark
The drive from Staten Island to Newark covers roughly 18 miles. The standard route is the Staten Island Expressway west over the Goethals Bridge to the New Jersey Turnpike — often faster than any Manhattan run to Newark. Off-peak it is roughly 30 minutes, rising to 50 in the evening rush. The all-in fare is $85–115 by sedan and $110–155 by SUV.
Where we pick up in Staten Island
Regular pickup points include the St. George Ferry Terminal, Staten Island Mall and Todt Hill. Any home, office or hotel address works; add gate codes or building notes to your booking.
Sedan or SUV from Staten Island?
A sedan carries three people and two big bags; an SUV carries six people and six big bags. If in doubt, the SUV costs about a third more and removes the risk of a boot that will not close.