Broadway - 0.5 blocks Radio City Music Hall - 2 blocks Rockefeller Center - 3 blocks Fifth Avenue - 3 blocks Times Square - 8.5 blocks Grand Central Terminal - 14 blocks LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 10 miles. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy) west. Take I-495 (Long Island Expy) west, then take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit to 35th St/34th St. Turn right on E 34th St, then turn right on 8th Ave. Turn right on W 50th St, and the hotel is on the right. Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to I-495 (Long Island Expy) west. Take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit to 35th St/34th St. Turn right on E 34th St, then turn right on 8th Ave. Turn right on W 50th St, and the hotel is on the right. Driving directions from Newark: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north to I-95 (New Jersey Tpke) north (toll road). Take I-495 to the Lincoln Tunnel and exit to West Side Hwy/40th St. Turn right on W 42nd St, then turn left on 8th Ave. Turn right on W 50th St, and the hotel is on the right. Getting there: For the solo traveler, the best option from any of the airports is a shuttle van ($16–25). For groups of two or more, a taxi is usually a better value ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK and Newark). There are more inexpensive options, including buses from all three airports ($5–15), and the Air Train from JFK ($5–15); however, these alternatives will not take travelers directly to the hotel. A taxi or subway will be needed for the balance of the trip. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to visit attractions in the immediate area, and to experience the city. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice), especially during peak traffic. Taxis are another good way to get around town. Rental cars are not recommended. |