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Manhattan to JFK: Best Routes & Drive Times
Van Wyck vs Belt Parkway vs Midtown Tunnel — which route is fastest from Manhattan to JFK by private car.
Updated May 2026 · 6 min read
Route Options
Midtown Tunnel → LIE → Van Wyck
Time: 45–60 min. East Side Manhattan, Queens approach
Holland/Brooklyn → Belt Parkway
Time: 50–75 min. Downtown, Brooklyn connections
RFK Bridge → Grand Central → Van Wyck
Time: 50–70 min. Upper East Side, Bronx
Frequently Asked
Allow 60–90 minutes before international departure, 45–60 for domestic — plus airline check-in time.
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