Car service from New Canaan: routes, times and fares
New Canaan sits north of Stamford at the end of its own New Haven Line branch. It is closer to the Merritt Parkway than to I-95, which is usually the faster road to LaGuardia before morning rush.
New Canaan to JFK
The drive from New Canaan to JFK covers roughly 49 miles. The standard route is 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 80–130 minutes depending on traffic. Sedans run $140–195 and SUVs $185–260, tolls and gratuity included.
New Canaan to LaGuardia
New Canaan to LaGuardia is about 41 miles. The standard route is the Merritt or I-95 to the Hutchinson River Parkway, the Whitestone Bridge and the Grand Central Parkway. It takes about 65 minutes off-peak; allow up to 110 minutes between 3 and 7pm on weekdays. Budget $125–175 for a sedan or $165–235 for an SUV, with tolls and tip included.
New Canaan to Newark
New Canaan to Newark is about 55 miles. Chauffeurs normally take I-287 across the Mario Cuomo Bridge and the Garden State Parkway south, which avoids the George Washington Bridge at rush hour. It takes about 90 minutes off-peak; allow up to 150 minutes between 3 and 7pm on weekdays. Budget $155–215 for a sedan or $205–290 for an SUV, with tolls and tip included.
Where we pick up in New Canaan
Regular pickup points include New Canaan station, Elm Street and Waveny Park. Any home, office or hotel address works; add gate codes or building notes to your booking.
Sedan or SUV from New Canaan?
A sedan carries three people and two big bags; an SUV carries six people and six big bags. If in doubt, the SUV costs about a third more and removes the risk of a boot that will not close.