Broadway - 0.5 blocks Fifth Avenue - 0.5 blocks Rockefeller Center - 4.5 blocks Times Square - 4.5 blocks Radio City Music Hall - 4.5 blocks Grand Central Terminal - 7.5 blocks Empire State Building - 13.5 blocks Madison Square Garden - 13.5 blocks La Guardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 8 miles. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Driving directions from La Guardia: 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. Continue off the exit onto 60th St, then turn left on Park Ave. Turn right on E 47th St, then turn left on Broadway. Turn left on W 46th. 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 39th St, then turn right on 8th Ave. Turn right on W 46th 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 right on W 42nd St, then turn left on 8th Ave. Turn right on W 46th St. 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, including express buses and JFK's Air Train, are less expensive ($5–15), but do not go to individual hotels. A taxi or subway is needed for the balance of the trip. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to reach shops and 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 way to get around town. Rental cars are not recommended. |