Empire State Building - 6 blocks Herald Square - 6 blocks Macy's - 7 blocks Flatiron Building - 7 blocks Penn Station - 8 blocks Madison Square Garden - 8 blocks Jacob Javits Convention Center - 11 blocks Union Square Park - 13 blocks Grand Central Station - 14 blocks LaGuardia Airport: Approximate driving time is 25 minutes, and distance is 9 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 16 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 35th St, then turn left on Park Ave. Turn right on E 29th 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 35th St/34th St. Turn right on E 35th St, then turn left on Park Ave. Turn right on E 29th 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 right on Park Ave. Turn right on E 29th St. Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, a good option for solo travelers 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). Travelers from JFK can also opt for the Air Train ($5–15), then take a taxi from the train station. From Newark, travelers can opt for a shuttle van ($16?25), or take the Olympia Express bus ($5–15), then a taxi from Penn Station. (All fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: The Empire State Building, Herald Square shopping, and many businesses are within a short walk of the hotel. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice), especially during peak hours. Taxis are another good option. Rental cars are not recommended. |