Fifth Avenue - 0.5 blocks City center - 1 block Broadway - 2 blocks American Museum of Folk Art - 3 blocks Carnegie Hall - 3.5 blocks Central Park - 4.5 blocks Rockefeller Center - 5.5 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 15 miles. Newark International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 35 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, then turn right on E 57th St. Turn left on 5th Ave, then turn right on W 55th St. Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expwy) north to SR 25 west. Bear left onto Queens Plaza N, take the Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Turn left on 2nd, then turn right on E 57th St. Turn left on 5th Ave, then turn right on W 55th 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 57th St, then right again on 5th Ave. Turn right on W 55th St. Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best option for the solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more usually find a taxi more economical ($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 station. From Newark, travelers can opt for a shuttle van ($16–25), or take the Olympia Express bus ($5–15) and then a taxi to the hotel. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: For nearby shops and attractions, walking is the best option. The subway (less than $5) is a good option for other destinations, especially during peak traffic. Taxis are another good choice, and are readily available most of the time. Rental cars are not recommended. (All fees subject to change without notice.) |