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.
About JFK arrivals and departures
JFK has terminals 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8, with new terminals opening in phases — check your airline's terminal on the day, because it decides where the car meets you. For arrivals, the chauffeur waits nearby with your flight tracked, and meets you at the arrivals curb once you have your bags, or inside at baggage claim with a name board if you booked meet-and-greet. Most international arrivals take 45 to 75 minutes from landing to kerb once passport control and baggage are counted, which is why international pickups include 60 minutes of free waiting.
Connecticut to JFK
From Connecticut, JFK is around 46 miles away. 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. Plan on 75 minutes at quiet times and as long as 125 minutes at weekday rush hour. Budget $135–190 for a sedan or $180–255 for an SUV, with tolls and tip included.
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?
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.