# Taxi from Upper West Side to Newark Airport (EWR)

A taxi from Upper West Side to Newark Airport (EWR) costs about $89.55 on a weekday and $90.55 at night (17.9 mi, about 50 min). Add the toll for the Lincoln Tunnel. 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. 17.9 mi, about 50 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Lincoln Tunnel, Pulaski Skyway (US-1) and Terminal B - Departures. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy. The toll for the Lincoln Tunnel is added to the fare.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | $89.55 | $89.55–$107.75 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | $92.05 | $92.05–$110.25 | Rush hour surcharge (weekdays 4pm–8pm) |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | $90.55 | $90.55–$108.75 | Overnight surcharge (8pm–6am) |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | $89.55 | $89.55–$107.75 | 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: 3.68 mi: $12.86 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Standard metered fare (Rate #01), outside the tariff areas: 14.24 mi: $49.85 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Meter steps of 0.70 (completed steps only): −$0.41 ([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))
- NYS Congestion Surcharge: $2.50 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- MTA Congestion Pricing toll: $0.75 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Newark Surcharge (Rate #03): $20.00 ([source](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page))
- Total, typical traffic: $89.55

> 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: Upper West Side.** Between Central Park and the Hudson River from 59th to 110th Street, with Lincoln Center and the American Museum of Natural History.
- **Drop-off: Newark Airport (EWR).** Newark Liberty, in New Jersey. A New York yellow taxi can take you there but can't pick up there; for trips from Newark, take a New Jersey taxi.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Upper West Side to Newark Airport (EWR)?

About $89.55 on a weekday in the daytime, $89.55 to $107.75 depending on traffic, for 17.9 mi (about 50 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: Improvement Surcharge $1.00; NYS Congestion Surcharge $2.50; MTA Congestion Pricing toll $0.75; Newark Surcharge (Rate #03) $20.00.

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

Weekday rush hour: about $92.05; Night: about $90.55; Weekend afternoon: about $89.55.

## Zones and charges on this trip

Upper West Side is in Manhattan south of 96th Street.

| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| MTA State Surcharge | No | Trips ending at New York City or Nassau and Westchester counties |
| NYS Congestion Surcharge | Yes, $2.50 | Trips starting, ending or passing through Manhattan south of 96th Street |
| MTA Congestion Pricing toll | Yes, $0.75 | Trips starting, ending or passing through Manhattan south of and including 60th Street |
| Newark Surcharge (Rate #03) | Yes, $20.00 | Trips ending at Newark 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 Upper West Side to Newark Airport (EWR), TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/us/new-york/upper-west-side-to-ewr/ (checked 31 October 2026)