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Uber and Lyft from JFK to Harlem

We estimate UberX at $94–132 and Lyft at $97–119 for the 17.6-mile trip from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Harlem, which takes about 50 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$81–$132

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

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Flat fare

4 seats · Lowest

$81

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

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$97–$119

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

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$94–$132

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	$83–115 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$87–106 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$94–132 UberX · 4 seats	$97–119 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$110–154 Priority · 4 seats	$110–135 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$116–163 Comfort · 4 seats	$129–158 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$131–185 UberXL · 6 seats	$131–162 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$187–265 Black · 4 seats	$222–274 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$238–340 Black SUV · 6 seats	$269–334 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$106–148 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the JFK airport pickup 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 $81 with surcharges (MTA State Surcharge, Improvement Surcharge, Airport Access Fee, 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 JFK to Harlem?

We estimate UberX at $94–132 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $131–185. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from JFK to Harlem?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $97–119 and Lyft XL at $131–162 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from JFK to Harlem?

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 JFK to Harlem?

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare on this trip: about $81 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 JFK to Harlem?

About 50 minutes for 17.6 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

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

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

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