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Uber and Lyft from EWR to Long Island City

We estimate UberX at $110–148 and Lyft at $112–134 for the 19.3-mile trip from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) to Long Island City, which takes about 46 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$94–$148

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $94–$107.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats · Lowest

$94–$107

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

$112–$134

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

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$110–$148

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.

This route uses I 78 EXPR, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not in these ranges. Tips are not included either.

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	$98–130 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$102–121 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$110–148 UberX · 4 seats	$112–134 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$126–171 Priority · 4 seats	$125–150 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$132–179 Comfort · 4 seats	$144–174 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$147–201 UberXL · 6 seats	$147–177 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$203–283 Black · 4 seats	$237–291 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$255–358 Black SUV · 6 seats	$285–350 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$122–165 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the EWR airport pickup fee of $3.50 and the Lincoln Tunnel toll of $14.79 and the Queens-Midtown Tunnel toll of $7.46. This route uses I 78 EXPR, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $94–107 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including mta state surcharge ($0.50) and improvement surcharge ($1.00) and lincoln tunnel toll ($14.79) and queens-midtown tunnel toll ($7.46). 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 EWR to Long Island City?

We estimate UberX at $110–148 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $147–201. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from EWR to Long Island City?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $112–134 and Lyft XL at $147–177 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from EWR to Long Island City?

The two are about the same on this route in our estimates. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from EWR to Long Island City?

We estimate a metered taxi at $94–107, 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 EWR to Long Island City?

About 46 minutes for 19.3 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from EWR to Long Island City?

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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