# Taxi from JFK Airport to Garden City (Long Island)

A taxi from JFK Airport to Garden City (Long Island) costs about $84.20 on a weekday and $85.20 at night (14.6 mi, about 39 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. 14.6 mi, about 39 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via JFK Expressway, Belt Parkway, Southern State Parkway and Franklin 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) | $84.20 | $84.20–$102.40 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | $86.70 | $86.70–$104.90 | Rush hour surcharge (weekdays 4pm–8pm) |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | $85.20 | $85.20–$103.40 | Overnight surcharge (8pm–6am) |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | $84.20 | $84.20–$102.40 | 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: 6.78 mi: $23.75 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Standard metered fare (Rate #01), outside the tariff areas: 0.16 mi: $0.56 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Standard metered fare (Rate #01), Nassau or Westchester (Rate #04): 7.68 mi (×2): $53.75 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Meter steps of 0.70 (completed steps only): −$0.36 ([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: $84.20

> Tolls are added to the fare; on trips to Newark Airport you also pay the driver's return tolls.

## 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: Garden City (Long Island).** A village in Nassau County on Long Island, east of the Queens line. Past the city limit the meter runs at double the rate.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from JFK Airport to Garden City (Long Island)?

About $84.20 on a weekday in the daytime, $84.20 to $102.40 depending on traffic, for 14.6 mi (about 39 min).

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

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

### Does the fare change on the way?

Yes: Standard metered fare (Rate #01), Nassau or Westchester (Rate #04): 7.68 mi (×2).

### 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 $86.70; Night: about $85.20; Weekend afternoon: about $84.20.

## Zones and charges on this trip

Garden City (Long Island) is in Nassau and Westchester counties.

| 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 Garden City (Long Island), TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/us/new-york/jfk-to-garden-city/ (checked 31 October 2026)