Cruise ship terminal - 3 blocks Broadway - 3 blocks Fifth Avenue - 5 blocks Rockefeller Center - 6 blocks Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum - 5 blocks Times Square - 10 blocks Lincoln Center - 13 blocks Javits Convention Center - 14 blocks LaGuardia International Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 12 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: From the airport exit, take Grand Central Pkwy west to the Triboro Bridge. Cross the bridge and take FDR Dr south. Exit to 49th St and continue to 10th Ave. The hotel is on the right. Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to Grand Central Pkwy west. Take the Triboro Bridge, then take FDR Dr south. Exit to 49th St and continue to 10th 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 left on 42nd St, then turn right on 10th Ave. 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 options to the city, including express buses and JFK's Air Train, are less expensive ($5–15), but do not go to individual hotels. A taxi or subway ride would be needed to complete the trip. (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 option, especially during rush hour (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good way to get around town. Rental cars are not recommended. |