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Uber and Lyft from JFK to Long Island City

We estimate UberX at $79–113 and Lyft at $82–101 for the 15.5-mile trip from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Long Island City, which takes about 48 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$74–$113

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $74.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Flat fare

4 seats · Lowest

$74

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

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$82–$101

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

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$79–$113

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	$69–98 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$72–90 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$79–113 UberX · 4 seats	$82–101 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$94–134 Priority · 4 seats	$93–116 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$99–142 Comfort · 4 seats	$111–138 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$112–161 UberXL · 6 seats	$113–141 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$163–235 Black · 4 seats	$195–243 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$210–303 Black SUV · 6 seats	$238–297 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$90–128 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

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

Taking a taxi

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare here: about $74 with surcharges (MTA State Surcharge, Improvement Surcharge, Airport Access Fee), before tip. 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 JFK to Long Island City?

We estimate UberX at $79–113 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $112–161. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

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

We estimate a standard Lyft at $82–101 and Lyft XL at $113–141 around midday on a weekday.

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

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare on this trip: about $74 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 Long Island City?

About 48 minutes for 15.5 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from JFK 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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