Taxi from Williamsburg to Lower East Side
A taxi from Williamsburg to Lower East Side costs about $16.85 on a weekday and $17.85 at night (2.2 mi, about 11 min). From the official New York City taxi tariff in force since 5 January 2025, checked 31 October 2026.
Fare
- 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 | $16.85 | $16.15–$22.45 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 | $19.35 | $18.65–$24.95 | Rush hour surcharge (weekdays 4pm–8pm) |
| NightTuesday 23:30 | $17.85 | $17.15–$23.45 | Overnight surcharge (8pm–6am) |
| Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 | $16.85 | $16.15–$22.45 | Only the traffic |
Where you start and end
- Pick-up: Williamsburg
- North Brooklyn's waterfront neighbourhood across the Williamsburg Bridge from the Lower East Side, known for its bars and restaurants around Bedford Avenue.
- Drop-off: Lower East Side
- South of Houston Street and east of the Bowery, with much of Manhattan's nightlife, at the Manhattan end of the Williamsburg Bridge.
About this trip
- How much is a taxi from Williamsburg to Lower East Side?
- About $16.85 on a weekday in the daytime, $16.15 to $22.45 depending on traffic, for 2.2 mi (about 11 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; NYS Congestion Surcharge $2.50; MTA Congestion Pricing toll $0.75.
- Does the time of day change the fare?
- Weekday rush hour: about $19.35; Night: about $17.85; Weekend afternoon: about $16.85.
Zones and charges on this trip
Lower East Side is in Manhattan south of and including 60th Street.
| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| MTA State Surcharge | Yes, $0.50 | 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 |
Route
Usually via Williamsburg Bridge. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.
- New York City (taxi service area)
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- Nassau or Westchester (Rate #04): metered fare ×2
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