Theater · Midtown Manhattan, NY
Car Service to Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall anchors Rockefeller Center, and from November through early January — Christmas Spectacular season, with the Rockefeller Center tree next door — Midtown around it is as crowded as New York gets.
Drop-off
Your chauffeur drops you on Sixth Avenue or a side street near the marquee, depending on police traffic control, which changes block by block in the holiday season.
After the event
After the show we meet you a short walk away, clear of the Sixth Avenue crowd, at a spot your chauffeur texts as the show ends.
How far is Radio City?
Road distance and light-traffic drive time from popular pickup points. On weeknights and busy event days, allow 30–60% more.
| From | Distance | Light traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Upper East Side | ≈ 2 mi | about 5 min |
| Hoboken | ≈ 5 mi | about 15 min |
| Jersey City | ≈ 7 mi | about 20 min |
| Park Slope, Brooklyn | ≈ 7 mi | about 20 min |
| Edgewater | ≈ 9 mi | about 20 min |
| Fort Lee | ≈ 9 mi | about 15 min |
| Hackensack | ≈ 14 mi | about 25 min |
| Newark Airport (EWR) | ≈ 17 mi | about 30 min |
Distances and light-traffic times measured on the OpenStreetMap road network. Your chauffeur picks the route on live traffic and the event's road closures.
Timing
In the holiday season, allow significantly more time: Lincoln Tunnel traffic and Midtown gridlock on show days can double a normal drive. For evening shows, we recommend a pickup at least 90 minutes before curtain from most of North Jersey.
Train, rideshare, or car?
Several subway lines stop at 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Center, and NJ Transit buses run to Port Authority, but a holiday-season crowd with children is exactly when a car is worth it.
Rideshare pickups after a sold-out event mean surge pricing and a long wait in the crowd. A pre-booked car has a fixed, all-inclusive quote — tolls and gratuity included — and a chauffeur who is already waiting at a meeting point you know before the event starts.
Radio City Car Service FAQs
Do you offer car service for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular?
Yes — it is one of our busiest bookings of the year. Book early; holiday weekends fill quickly, and we recommend hourly service so the car is waiting after the show.
Can we add the Rockefeller Center tree or dinner to the trip?
Yes. With hourly service your chauffeur stays with you for the tree, dinner, and the show.
How early should we leave New Jersey for a Radio City show in December?
For an evening show, plan on leaving North Jersey about 90 minutes before curtain; for weekend matinees, about 75 minutes. Dispatch confirms the exact time for your address.
Book your ride to Radio City
Enter your pickup address and the venue to see an all-inclusive price — or call dispatch to set up a round trip or hourly booking.
Last updated by the Black Car Service Limo dispatch team