Empire State Building - 5 blocks Macy's - 5 blocks Flatiron Building (1902 triangular skyscraper) - 5 blocks Madison Square Garden - 6 blocks Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace - 8 blocks Center for Jewish History - 10 blocks Times Square - 12 blocks Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 13 blocks United Nations Headquarters - 1.5 miles Rockefeller Center - 2 miles Central Park - 3 miles LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 9 miles. John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy). Take I-495 (Long Island Expy) west, then take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit to 35th St/34th St. Turn right on E 35th St, then turn left on Park Ave. Turn right on E 27th St, then turn left on Broadway. 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 35th St, then turn left on Park Ave. Turn right on E 27th St, then turn left on Broadway. 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 40th, then turn right on Broadway. 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). Other transportation into the city, including express buses and JFK's Air Train, is less expensive ($5–15) but does not go to individual hotels. Travelers can use a taxi or subway to finish the trip. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to visit the many attractions in the immediate area. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice, especially during rush hour (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good choice for getting around town. Rental cars are not recommended. |