Car service from Fairfield: routes, times and fares
Fairfield is on I-95 between Bridgeport and Westport, about 60 miles from JFK. Fairfield University and the Southport village account for much of the airport traffic, and early international departures often leave the house by 4am.
Fairfield to JFK
Expect roughly 60 miles between Fairfield and JFK. The usual way in is I-95 south to the Throgs Neck Bridge, then the Cross Island Parkway and Belt Parkway, or the Clearview to the Van Wyck. It takes about 95 minutes off-peak; allow up to 160 minutes between 3 and 7pm on weekdays. An executive sedan costs $165–225 all in; a luxury SUV, $220–300.
Fairfield to LaGuardia
From Fairfield, LaGuardia is around 51 miles away. The usual way in is the Merritt or I-95 to the Hutchinson River Parkway, the Whitestone Bridge and the Grand Central Parkway. It takes about 80 minutes off-peak; allow up to 140 minutes between 3 and 7pm on weekdays. An executive sedan costs $145–205 all in; a luxury SUV, $195–275.
Fairfield to Newark
The drive from Fairfield to Newark covers roughly 66 miles. The usual way in is I-287 across the Mario Cuomo Bridge and the Garden State Parkway south, which avoids the George Washington Bridge at rush hour. Plan on 105 minutes at quiet times and as long as 180 minutes at weekday rush hour. An executive sedan costs $175–240 all in; a luxury SUV, $235–320.
Where we pick up in Fairfield
Regular pickup points include Fairfield station, Fairfield University and Southport. Any home, office or hotel address works; add gate codes or building notes to your booking.
Sedan or SUV from Fairfield?
Book the sedan for one or two passengers travelling light. Families and anyone with three or more large suitcases should take the SUV instead.