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Uber and Lyft from Harlem to JFK

We estimate UberX at $91–126 and Lyft at $93–113 for the 17.8-mile trip from Harlem to New York JFK Airport (JFK), which takes about 45 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$79–$126

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $79.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Flat fare

4 seats · Lowest

$79

Good confidence. Regulated flat fare: JFK to or from Manhattan.

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$93–$113

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

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$91–$126

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

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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.

Tolls we know of on this route are included. Tips are not.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$79–110 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$83–101 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$91–126 UberX · 4 seats	$93–113 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$106–148 Priority · 4 seats	$105–129 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$111–156 Comfort · 4 seats	$123–151 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$126–177 UberXL · 6 seats	$126–154 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$179–254 Black · 4 seats	$212–262 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$228–326 Black SUV · 6 seats	$257–318 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$102–142 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the JFK airport dropoff fee of $3.50 and the Robert F. Kennedy (Triborough) Bridge toll of $7.46. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare here: about $79 with surcharges (MTA State Surcharge, Improvement Surcharge, Robert F. Kennedy (Triborough) Bridge toll), before tip. Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in New York City.

Self-driving rides on this route

No self-driving service we track covers this trip. See self-driving rides in New York City or everywhere they are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from Harlem to JFK?

We estimate UberX at $91–126 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $126–177. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from Harlem to JFK?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $93–113 and Lyft XL at $126–154 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from Harlem 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 Harlem to JFK?

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare on this trip: about $79 with surcharges, 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 Harlem to JFK?

About 45 minutes for 17.8 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

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

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track.

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