Car service from Connecticut: routes, times and fares
Southwestern Connecticut sits on the I-95 and Merritt Parkway corridors into New York. From Greenwich, LaGuardia is about 33 miles; from Fairfield it is closer to 50. Westchester County Airport (HPN) is also 10 to 20 minutes from the state line for domestic flights.
Connecticut to JFK
The drive from Connecticut to JFK covers roughly 46 miles. Chauffeurs normally take I-95 south to the Throgs Neck Bridge, then the Cross Island Parkway and Belt Parkway, or the Clearview to the Van Wyck. Door to terminal is 75–125 minutes depending on traffic. Budget $135–190 for a sedan or $180–255 for an SUV, with tolls and tip included.
Connecticut to LaGuardia
The drive from Connecticut to LaGuardia covers roughly 37 miles. The standard route is the Merritt or I-95 to the Hutchinson River Parkway, the Whitestone Bridge and the Grand Central Parkway. Off-peak it is roughly 60 minutes, rising to 100 in the evening rush. An executive sedan costs $120–165 all in; a luxury SUV, $160–220.
Connecticut to Newark
The drive from Connecticut to Newark covers roughly 52 miles. The standard route is I-287 across the Mario Cuomo Bridge and the Garden State Parkway south, which avoids the George Washington Bridge at rush hour. Door to terminal is 85–140 minutes depending on traffic. An executive sedan costs $150–205 all in; a luxury SUV, $200–275.
Where we pick up in Connecticut
Regular pickup points include Greenwich and Stamford stations, Westport and New Canaan. Any home, office or hotel address works; add gate codes or building notes to your booking.
Sedan or SUV from Connecticut?
The sedan suits a solo business traveller or a couple. For a family, a golf bag or a ski trip, the SUV is the right choice.