Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest major airport to Manhattan by mileage and the natural home airport for most of Northern New Jersey. Here is how to make EWR transfers smooth in both directions.

Drive times to EWR

From Manhattan: 30–50 minutes via the Lincoln or Holland Tunnel, traffic-dependent.
From Newark & Jersey City: 10–20 minutes.
From Montclair & Essex County: 25–35 minutes.

For the busiest route, see our dedicated Newark Airport to Manhattan car service page, which covers tunnel selection and timing in detail.

EWR terminals A, B, and C

Newark's three terminals are connected by the AirTrain, but for a car service what matters is that your chauffeur knows exactly where to meet you. Provide your terminal and flight number at booking; for arrivals we offer meet & greet at baggage claim across all three terminals.

Why EWR rewards a pre-booked car

EWR's roadways and terminal frontages get congested quickly during peak arrival banks. A pre-arranged chauffeur with your flight number avoids the rideshare lot shuffle and the surge pricing that spikes exactly when everyone lands at once. We track your flight and hold the vehicle if you are early or delayed.

EWR vs. JFK vs. LaGuardia

For Manhattan and all of New Jersey, EWR is usually the fastest choice. JFK makes sense for many international itineraries, and LaGuardia is often quickest for Upper Manhattan and Queens. Whichever you use, the booking process and fixed pricing are the same.

Serving New Jersey and beyond

We provide EWR transfers across Northern New Jersey — see our Newark, Montclair, and New Jersey service area pages, or contact dispatch to confirm coverage for your town.

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