# Taxi from JFK Airport to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

A taxi from JFK Airport to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal costs about $61.80 on a weekday and $62.80 at night (15.9 mi, about 49 min). From the official New York City taxi tariff in force since 5 January 2025, checked 31 October 2026.

Worked out from the New York City tariff in force from 5 January 2025. Status: Verified. 15.9 mi, about 49 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Belt Parkway, Linden Boulevard (NY-27), Prospect Expressway and Hamilton Avenue. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | $61.80 | $61.80–$84.20 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | $64.30 | $64.30–$86.70 | Rush hour surcharge (weekdays 4pm–8pm) |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | $62.80 | $62.80–$85.20 | Overnight surcharge (8pm–6am) |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | $61.80 | $61.80–$84.20 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Standard metered fare (Rate #01): $3.00 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Standard metered fare (Rate #01), New York City: 15.93 mi: $55.76 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Meter steps of 0.70 (completed steps only): −$0.46 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- MTA State Surcharge: $0.50 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Improvement Surcharge: $1.00 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Airport Access Fee (JFK and LaGuardia pick-ups): $2.00 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Total, typical traffic: $61.80

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: JFK Airport.** New York's largest airport, in southeast Queens. Yellow taxis wait at the official taxi rank outside each terminal.
- **Drop-off: Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.** The cruise terminal at Pier 12 in Red Hook, on the Brooklyn waterfront south of Brooklyn Bridge Park.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from JFK Airport to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal?

About $61.80 on a weekday in the daytime, $61.80 to $84.20 depending on traffic, for 15.9 mi (about 49 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: $3.00 to start, then $3.50 per mile.

### Which surcharges apply?

On a weekday in the daytime: MTA State Surcharge $0.50; Improvement Surcharge $1.00; Airport Access Fee (JFK and LaGuardia pick-ups) $2.00.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

Weekday rush hour: about $64.30; Night: about $62.80; Weekend afternoon: about $61.80.

## Zones and charges on this trip

| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| JFK ↔ Manhattan flat fare (Rate #02) | No | Trips between JFK Airport and Manhattan |
| MTA State Surcharge | Yes, $0.50 | Trips ending at New York City or Nassau and Westchester counties |
| NYS Congestion Surcharge | No | Trips starting, ending or passing through Manhattan south of 96th Street |
| MTA Congestion Pricing toll | No | Trips starting, ending or passing through Manhattan south of and including 60th Street |
| Airport Access Fee (JFK and LaGuardia pick-ups) | Yes, $2.00 | Trips starting at JFK Airport or LaGuardia Airport |

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The full tariff: [New York City taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/us/new-york/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from JFK Airport to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/us/new-york/jfk-to-brooklyn-cruise-terminal/ (checked 31 October 2026)