Broadway - 1 block Rockefeller Center - 3 blocks Radio City Music Hall - 3 blocks Fifth Avenue - 3 blocks NBC Studio Tour - 4 blocks Times Square - 6 blocks Central Park - 11 blocks Madison Square Garden - 14 blocks Empire State Building - 1 mile Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 1 mile LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 10 miles. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Newark International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 30 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 34th St. Turn right on 34th, then right on 8th Ave. 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 34th St. Turn right on 34th, then right on 8th Ave. 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 left on 8th Ave. The hotel is on the right. Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best option for the solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). For groups of two or more, a taxi is a better value ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). Another option from JFK is the Air Train ($5–15), then a taxi from the station. From Newark, travelers can opt for a shuttle ($16–25), or take the Olympia Express bus ($5–15) to Port Authority or Penn Station, then take a taxi to the hotel. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is a good way to visit nearby attractions and get a sense of the city. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice), especially during rush hour. Taxis are another good option and are usually readily available. Rental cars are not recommended. |