Taxi from JFK Airport to White Plains (Westchester)
A taxi from JFK Airport to White Plains (Westchester) costs about $160.50 on a weekday and $161.50 at night (32.0 mi, about 77 min). Add the toll for the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. From the official New York City taxi tariff in force since 5 January 2025, checked 31 October 2026.
Fare
- Tolls are added to the fare; on trips to Newark Airport you also pay the driver's return tolls.
- The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
Through the day
| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 | $160.50 | $160.50–$184.30 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 | $163.00 | $163.00–$186.80 | Rush hour surcharge (weekdays 4pm–8pm) |
| NightTuesday 23:30 | $161.50 | $161.50–$185.30 | Overnight surcharge (8pm–6am) |
| Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 | $160.50 | $160.50–$184.30 | Only the traffic |
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: White Plains (Westchester)
- The county seat of Westchester, north of the Bronx. Past the city limit the meter runs at double the rate.
About this trip
- How much is a taxi from JFK Airport to White Plains (Westchester)?
- About $160.50 on a weekday in the daytime, $160.50 to $184.30 depending on traffic, for 32.0 mi (about 77 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): 12.03 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 $163.00; Night: about $161.50; Weekend afternoon: about $160.50.
Zones and charges on this trip
White Plains (Westchester) 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 |
Route
Usually via Van Wyck Expressway (I-678), Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Hutchinson River Parkway, Old Mamaroneck Road (NY-125) and Main Street (NY-119). Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy. The toll for the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge is added to the fare.
- New York City (taxi service area)
- New York City
- Nassau or Westchester (Rate #04): metered fare ×2
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