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Uber and Lyft from Downtown Brooklyn to JFK

We estimate UberX at $87–125 and Lyft at $90–111 for the 18.0-mile trip from Downtown Brooklyn to New York JFK Airport (JFK), which takes about 50 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$68–$125

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $68–$81.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats · Lowest

$68–$81

Good confidence. NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$90–$111

Good confidence. Serves New York City. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$87–$125

Good confidence. Serves New York City. New to Uber? First-ride offer

Open in Uber

Not available for this trip (1)

Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$75–108 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$79–99 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$87–125 UberX · 4 seats	$90–111 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$103–148 Priority · 4 seats	$103–128 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$109–156 Comfort · 4 seats	$122–151 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$124–178 UberXL · 6 seats	$124–155 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$180–259 Black · 4 seats	$215–268 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$232–334 Black SUV · 6 seats	$262–327 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$99–142 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the JFK airport dropoff fee of $3.50. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $68–81 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including mta state surcharge ($0.50) and improvement surcharge ($1.00). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in New York City.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in New York City

Waymo. Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from Downtown Brooklyn to JFK?

We estimate UberX at $87–125 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $124–178. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from Downtown Brooklyn to JFK?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $90–111 and Lyft XL at $124–155 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from Downtown Brooklyn to JFK?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to JFK?

We estimate a metered taxi at $68–81, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from Downtown Brooklyn to JFK?

About 50 minutes for 18.0 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from Downtown Brooklyn to JFK?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track. Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

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