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Uber and Lyft from JFK to Upper East Side

We estimate UberX at $105–146 and Lyft at $108–131 for the 19.5-mile trip from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Upper East Side, which takes about 55 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$83–$146

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $83.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Flat fare

4 seats · Lowest

$83

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

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$108–$131

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

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$105–$146

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.

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

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	$92–127 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$96–117 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$105–146 UberX · 4 seats	$108–131 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$122–171 Priority · 4 seats	$122–149 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$129–180 Comfort · 4 seats	$142–175 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$145–204 UberXL · 6 seats	$145–178 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$206–292 Black · 4 seats	$244–302 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$263–374 Black SUV · 6 seats	$296–367 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$118–164 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the JFK airport pickup fee of $3.50 and the NY State congestion surcharge of $2.75 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 $83 with surcharges (MTA State Surcharge, Improvement Surcharge, NYS Congestion 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

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 Upper East Side?

We estimate UberX at $105–146 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $145–204. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from JFK to Upper East Side?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $108–131 and Lyft XL at $145–178 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from JFK to Upper East Side?

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 Upper East Side?

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare on this trip: about $83 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 Upper East Side?

About 55 minutes for 19.5 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from JFK to Upper East Side?

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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