Traffic Predict
When to Leave for JFK: Drive Times by Time of Day
How long it usually takes to drive to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on a weekday, by the time you leave, from 2 cities. The slowest in the table: from Fordham at 5 pm, about 57 minutes.
Plan to reach the airport about 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one; the columns on the right give the latest time to leave to be at the curb by 7 am or 5 pm on a normal weekday.
Driving to JFK
| From | 6 am | 8 am | noon | 5 pm | Be there by 7 am | By 5 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op City | 34 min | 43 min | 41 min | 51 min | leave 6:20 am | leave 4:05 pm |
| Fordham | 37 min | 46 min | 46 min | 57 min | leave 6:15 am | leave 4 pm |
Typical Tuesday drive times from our freeway sensors, from the city centre to the terminals; weekends are usually faster, Friday afternoons slower. Crashes and weather are not included.
Leaving JFK
| To | 6 am | 8 am | noon | 5 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op City | 34 min | 51 min | 53 min | 55 min |
| Fordham | 48 min | 63 min | 71 min | 73 min |
| Midtown Manhattan | 66 min | 111 min | 80 min | 86 min |
Questions
How early should I leave for JFK?
Aim to reach JFK about 2 hours before a domestic flight (3 hours for international). The table above gives the latest time to leave from each city to be there by 7 am or 5 pm on a normal weekday; allow extra time on Friday afternoons, holidays and rainy days.
How long does it take to drive from Co-op City to JFK?
On a weekday it usually takes about 34 minutes leaving at 6 am and about 51 minutes leaving at 5 pm.