Car service from Westport: routes, times and fares
Westport is on the Saugatuck River, between Norwalk and Fairfield. At around 55 miles from JFK, it is a long enough trip that the route — I-95 versus the Merritt — makes a real difference to arrival time.
Westport to JFK
The drive from Westport to JFK covers roughly 55 miles. 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. Door to terminal is 90–150 minutes depending on traffic. An executive sedan costs $155–215 all in; a luxury SUV, $205–290.
Westport to LaGuardia
From Westport, LaGuardia is around 46 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. Off-peak it is roughly 75 minutes, rising to 125 in the evening rush. The all-in fare is $135–190 by sedan and $180–255 by SUV.
Westport to Newark
Westport to Newark is about 61 miles. Most drivers use 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 100 minutes off-peak; allow up to 165 minutes between 3 and 7pm on weekdays. The all-in fare is $165–230 by sedan and $220–310 by SUV.
Where we pick up in Westport
Regular pickup points include Westport station at Saugatuck, Main Street and Compo Beach. Any home, office or hotel address works; add gate codes or building notes to your booking.
Sedan or SUV from Westport?
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.