University · JFK · Hempstead, NY · Airport Rides & Transfers

Hofstra University
to JFK Airport.

Your ride to JFK Airport from Hofstra University. Door-to-door rides from Hofstra University to JFK in a Premium Black Sedan or SUV. One fixed price, confirmed at booking.

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Distance
≈ 20 mi
Drive Time
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Hofstra University → JFK
door to door.

Hofstra University is in Hempstead, in central Nassau County on Long Island. Hofstra's campus is in Hempstead, along Hempstead Turnpike in central Nassau County.

Your chauffeur starts onto the Meadowbrook Parkway or Hempstead Turnpike, then takes the Southern State or Belt Parkway west to the airport — no bridges. That's about 20 mi — 28 min at the quiet hours, 45 min when the Belt Parkway is backed up.

JFK isn't the nearest airport to Hofstra University — that's LGA, about 40 min away — but it's often the one with the right flight. Most people pick JFK for nonstop and international routes. The fare from Hofstra University is quoted up front with tolls included; put your address in the form above.

Students

Break travel
from Hofstra University.

The days the dorms close for Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks are the busiest of the year for Hofstra University pickups — every student needs a ride on the same morning. Book as soon as the flight is booked. A parent can make the booking and get the confirmation and driver details too.

Timing

When to leave Hofstra University
for JFK.

From Hofstra University, plan the pickup 2 hr 45 min before a domestic departure and 3 hr 45 min before an international one.

Evening international departures make late afternoon the busiest time at JFK's security lines — plan a little extra if your flight leaves between 5 and 10 PM. Tell us the flight number and we'll suggest the pickup time when we confirm.

Distance
about 20 mi
Usual drive
28 min – 45 min
Main roads
Meadowbrook → Southern State → Belt Parkway
Slow spot
The Belt Parkway
Pickup time
About 2 hr 45 min before a domestic flight, 3 hr 45 min before international
Price
Fixed price, quoted online
Vehicles
Sedan (3) · SUV (6) · Sprinter for groups
Booking

Before you book
the JFK ride.

  • The flight number — the car follows any delay
  • Whether a parent should get the driver details too
  • Dorm or building name
  • Any extra stop on the way
  • The return flight, if you'd like the ride home booked too
Getting There

Train, bus
or car?

From Hempstead the LIRR runs to Jamaica, where you change to the AirTrain — one change, but two trains with luggage.

The car takes 28 min – 45 min and starts at your front door.

Which Airport

How far is each airport
from Hofstra University?

All six airports from Hofstra University, nearest first.

AirportDistanceUsual drivevs. JFK
LGA · LaGuardia≈ 15 mi25 min – 40 min5 min quicker
JFK · Kennedy≈ 20 mi28 min – 45 minthis page
ISP · Islip MacArthur≈ 28 mi35 min – 50 min5 min longer
TEB · Teterboro≈ 35 mi45 min – 1 hr 2 min17 min longer
EWR · Newark≈ 42 mi52 min – 1 hr 10 min25 min longer
HPN · Westchester≈ 45 mi55 min – 1 hr 10 min25 min longer
FAQ

Hofstra University to JFK — questions answered.

What does a ride from Hofstra University to JFK cost?
You'll get a fixed price for your address in seconds from the quote form — tolls included. No surge pricing.
Do you pick up at Hofstra University for very early flights?
Yes, around the clock. A 6 AM flight from JFK usually means a pickup in the 3 o'clock hour — and empty roads.
How long is the drive from Hofstra University to JFK?
Usually 28 min – 45 min for the about 20 mi trip. Early mornings are closest to 28 min; rush hours and holiday eves can run past 45 min, mostly because of the Belt Parkway.
Should I fly from JFK or LGA?
From Hofstra University, LGA is about 40 min away and JFK about 45 min. JFK has far more international and long-haul flights; if the flight times are similar, LGA is the shorter drive.
What time should the car pick me up at Hofstra University for a JFK flight?
About 2 hr 45 min before a domestic departure, and 3 hr 45 min before an international one. For a dawn flight you can cut that a little.
Which airport is closest to Hofstra University?
LaGuardia Airport, about 40 min away. JFK is the 2nd closest of the six.
Which JFK terminal will I be dropped at?
The one your airline uses — tell us the flight number when you book and your chauffeur goes straight to that terminal's departures level.
Can I book the ride from JFK back to Hofstra University?
Yes. The return is the same fixed price, and the waiting clock only starts once your flight is on the ground.
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