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Long Distance Taxi Service from NYC
Door-to-door rides from New York City to Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, the Hamptons, upstate New York and beyond — one-way or return, with the full price agreed before you travel.
Door to door, without the train station
Sometimes the train is the right answer. But when you are travelling with luggage, children, a group, or to an address nowhere near a station, the journey to and from the platform takes longer than the ride itself. A long distance taxi picks you up at your door in New York and drops you at the exact address at the other end.
TaxiService.nyc arranges long distance rides in advance at an agreed price. There is no meter running in traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike or I-95, and no surprise when you arrive.
Popular long distance routes from New York City
Approximate road distances from Midtown Manhattan. Driving time depends heavily on the time of day, traffic and weather, so treat these as a planning guide, not a promise.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | about 95 miles | Business trips, 30th Street Station, PHL airport |
| Atlantic City, NJ | about 125 miles | Weekend trips and events |
| The Hamptons, NY | about 100 miles | Summer weekends with luggage |
| Albany, NY | about 150 miles | State business and upstate visits |
| Hartford, CT | about 115 miles | Business and university visits |
| Boston, MA | about 215 miles | One-way moves, meetings, college drop-offs |
| Washington, DC | about 225 miles | Government and business travel |
Other destinations in New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania are quoted on request. Tell us the full address at both ends; a town name alone is not enough to price the trip accurately.
NYC to Philadelphia
About 95 miles, usually 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route leaves Manhattan by the Lincoln or Holland Tunnel and runs down the New Jersey Turnpike, which is tolled, then crosses the Delaware into Pennsylvania. Common drop-offs are Center City hotels, 30th Street Station, the universities in University City and Philadelphia International Airport. Weekday rush hours at both ends add the most time.
NYC to Boston
About 215 miles, usually 4 to 5 hours. The car follows I-95 through the Bronx and along the Connecticut shore, then either stays on I-95 through Providence or turns inland on I-84 to the Massachusetts Turnpike, which is tolled. The Connecticut stretch between Stamford and New Haven is the slowest part at rush hour. A mid-morning or early-afternoon departure is usually best. Many of these trips are college move-ins and move-outs, so tell us about boxes and bags, and we'll send a vehicle with room for them.
NYC to Washington, DC
About 225 miles, usually 4 to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route runs down the New Jersey Turnpike, over the Delaware Memorial Bridge and through Delaware and Maryland on I-95, past Baltimore and into DC. There are several tolls along the way: the Turnpike, the bridge, and toll points in Delaware and Maryland. Traffic around Baltimore and the Capital Beltway is the usual delay. For a meeting in DC, leave earlier than the map suggests, and send the address and the meeting time; we plan the pickup from there.
What affects a long distance quote
We do not publish a per-mile rate that would not match your trip. Instead each quote is built from:
- Distance and route, including tolls on bridges, tunnels and turnpikes;
- Vehicle class — an Economy Sedan costs less than an executive sedan, SUV or Sprinter;
- Time of day, because a Friday-afternoon departure takes longer than an early-morning one;
- Return leg, if the driver comes back empty or waits for you;
- Stops and waiting time you tell us about in advance.
Ask reservations to list tolls, gratuity and any waiting charges in the quote so you can compare it with the train or a flight on a like-for-like basis. First-time customers can request 10% off the first ride, applied to the base fare.
Choose the right car for the distance
For one to three passengers, an Economy Sedan such as a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord is the value choice. For a quieter, more comfortable ride on a long motorway journey, an executive sedan — Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lincoln, Cadillac, Lexus, Genesis, Volvo or Audi — is worth considering. Families with luggage usually need a Luxury SUV for up to six, and groups a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for up to 14; see taxi van service.
Long distance airport runs
Not every long trip is to a city. Travellers often book a car from New York to Philadelphia International, or from Westchester and Connecticut to JFK and Newark. Send the flight number with the request and allow generous time for traffic on the way to the airport.
How to book
Use the form on this page, call (888) 201-0419 or message us on WhatsApp with the pickup address, destination address, date, New York pickup time, passengers and luggage. Book as early as you can: long distance trips take a vehicle and driver out of the city for most of a day, so availability matters more than for a short ride. Your trip is reserved only once reservations explicitly confirm it.
Your questions, answered
How much is a long distance taxi from NYC?
Long distance trips are quoted individually, not metered. The price depends on the distance, the vehicle class, tolls, the time of day and whether the car returns empty. Send the pickup, destination, date and passenger count and we will reply with a total that lists what is included.
Can I take a yellow cab outside New York City?
A yellow cab must take you to Westchester, Nassau and Newark Airport, but for other out-of-city destinations the fare is negotiated with the driver and many will decline the trip. A prearranged long distance car agrees the price in advance and is assigned to your booking.
Is a long distance taxi a one-way trip?
It can be either. Most long distance bookings are one-way. If you need a return, or want the driver to wait while you attend a meeting or event, include that in the request so the quote covers it.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Rest stops are normal on longer journeys. Planned stops, such as collecting another passenger, should be included in the request so they are part of the quote.
Which vehicle is best for a long trip?
For one to three people with normal luggage, an Economy Sedan is the value choice and an executive sedan the more comfortable one. Families and groups usually choose a Luxury SUV for up to six, or a Sprinter for up to 14.
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