Grand Central Station - 0.5 blocks Park Avenue - 1.5 blocks Fifth Avenue shops - 3.5 blocks Rockefeller Center - 8.5 blocks LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 7 miles. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 16 miles. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy) west. Exit to SR 25A and bear right onto Queens Plaza N. Continue on Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Turn left on 2nd Ave, then turn right on E 47th St. Turn left on Lexington Ave, then turn right on E 44th St. 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 37th St/38th-40th Sts. Turn left on E 37th St, then turn right on 3rd Ave. Turn left on E 45th St, then turn left on Lexington Ave. Turn left on E 44th St. 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 left on W 34th St, then turn left on 3rd Ave. Turn left on E 45th St, left on Lexington Ave, then left again on E 44th St. Getting there: A good option is the NY Airport Express bus from JFK or LaGuardia, or the Olympia Express bus from Newark (all $5–15). They make only designated stops in town, but one of their stops is Grand Central Station, less than a block from the hotel. Guests who prefer door-to-door service can opt for a shuttle van ($16–25) or a taxi ($26–25 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK and Newark). (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to see the sights 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 option for getting around town. Rental cars are not recommended. |