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Wedding TransportationSprinter Van ServiceEvent TransportationRoadshow TransportationCity-to-CityPrivate AviationFamily Car ServiceDoor-to-terminal car service between New York City and Philadelphia International Airport —95 miles on I-95, flat-rate pricing, and no Amtrak-to-SEPTA transfer with luggage at 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 95 miles from Manhattan, with drive times of 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours off-peak and 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes during rush hour. The route follows I-95 South through the New Jersey Turnpike into Southwest Philadelphia—a straight highway run with predictable congestion patterns.
The alternative is Amtrak to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station (90 minutes on Acela, 2 hours on Northeast Regional), then a transfer to SEPTA's Airport Line for another 25–30 minutes to PHL. Total time: nearly 3 hours with two transfers. A pre-booked city-to-city car service eliminates both transfers and picks you up at your door.
PHL is an American Airlines hub with competitive fares from Southwest and Frontier—often cheaper than JFK or EWR for the same destination. Corporate travelers use PHL when combining a Philadelphia meeting with an onward flight, or when JFK and Newark are weather-delayed. Every PHL transfer includes complimentary flight tracking with 60 minutes of wait time for domestic arrivals and 90 minutes for international.
All routes via I-95 South / NJ Turnpike. Times vary by origin point and time of day.
| Origin | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan (Midtown) | ~95 mi | 1h 45m–2h | 2h 15m–2h 45m | Lincoln Tunnel → NJ Turnpike → I-95 S |
| Manhattan (Downtown) | ~95 mi | 1h 45m–2h | 2h–2h 30m | Holland Tunnel → NJ Turnpike → I-95 S |
| Brooklyn | ~100 mi | 1h 50m–2h 10m | 2h 15m–2h 45m | Verrazzano → NJ Turnpike → I-95 S |
| Newark (EWR area) | ~80 mi | 1h 15m–1h 30m | 1h 45m–2h | NJ Turnpike → I-95 S |
| JFK Airport | ~110 mi | 1h 55m–2h 15m | 2h 30m–3h | Belt Pkwy → Verrazzano → NJ Tpk → I-95 S |
~95 mi · Lincoln Tunnel → NJ Tpk
Off-Peak
1h 45m–2h
Rush Hour
2h 15m–2h 45m
~95 mi · Holland Tunnel → NJ Tpk
Off-Peak
1h 45m–2h
Rush Hour
2h–2h 30m
~100 mi · Verrazzano → NJ Tpk
Off-Peak
1h 50m–2h 10m
Rush Hour
2h 15m–2h 45m
~80 mi · NJ Turnpike → I-95 S
Off-Peak
1h 15m–1h 30m
Rush Hour
1h 45m–2h
~110 mi · Belt Pkwy → Verrazzano
Off-Peak
1h 55m–2h 15m
Rush Hour
2h 30m–3h
PHL is an American Airlines hub with competitive fares from Southwest and Frontier. For many domestic and international routes, PHL tickets cost significantly less than the same flight from JFK or EWR—sometimes enough to offset the car service cost entirely.
When nor'easters or thunderstorms ground flights at JFK and EWR, PHL often remains operational or recovers faster. Corporate travel desks book PHL as a backup during high-disruption seasons. A pre-booked car service makes the pivot seamless—no scrambling for last-minute transportation.
Unlike JFK's sprawling 8-terminal complex where moving between terminals requires AirTrain or shuttle buses, PHL's 7 terminals are connected by a single airside corridor. Walk between any two gates in 10–15 minutes. For tight connections, PHL is structurally friendlier than JFK.
| Option | Total Time | Transfers | Luggage | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acela + SEPTA | 2h 30m–3h | 2 (30th St + SEPTA) | Self-carry, stairs | Solo, carry-on only |
| NE Regional + SEPTA | 3h–3h 30m | 2 (30th St + SEPTA) | Self-carry, stairs | Budget, flexible schedule |
| Rideshare (surge) | 1h 45m–2h 45m | None | Trunk only | Risk tolerance, no surge |
| Pre-Booked Car Service | 1h 45m–2h 45m | None | Full trunk + cabin | Families, groups, luggage |
Sources: Amtrak Acela | SEPTA Airport Line
7 terminals connected by a single airside corridor. Departures drop-off on the upper level, arrivals pickup on the lower level.
American Airlines Hub
The busiest section of PHL. American Airlines operates the majority of gates in both A terminals. International arrivals through Terminal A clear customs on the lower level before exiting to curbside pickup.
American + Regional
Additional American Airlines gates plus regional carriers. Terminal C is the smallest terminal. Both connect directly to the airside corridor for easy gate-to-gate transfers if your connecting flight is elsewhere.
Southwest Airlines
Southwest's dedicated terminal at PHL. High volume of budget-conscious NYC travelers fly Southwest from PHL for the fare savings. Terminal D has its own curbside drop-off—specify this terminal at booking.
International & Other Carriers
United, Delta, JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit, and international carriers operate from Terminals E and F. International arrivals clear customs in Terminal A regardless of arrival terminal, then exit to A's lower-level curbside. Provide your airline at booking so we stage at the correct terminal exit.
Know Before You Go
Departures: Upper level, terminal-specific curb. Arrivals: Lower level, outside baggage claim. Your chauffeur stages in the commercial vehicle zone—no circling, no parking garage.
Connecting between Philadelphia and JFK for an international departure or a domestic connection? The 95-mile drive takes 2–2.5 hours.
The most common pattern: a domestic flight lands at PHL, and the passenger needs to catch an international departure at JFK. Book with at least a 4-hour buffer between your PHL arrival time and JFK departure. Your chauffeur tracks your PHL arrival flight and stages at baggage claim before you land.
International arrival at JFK, onward domestic connection from PHL. After clearing JFK customs (90 minutes of complimentary wait time for international), the drive to PHL is approximately 2 hours via the NJ Turnpike. All tolls included—no scrambling for E-ZPass between airports.
Reserve online or by phone. Provide your NYC pickup address (or arriving airport for inter-airport transfers), PHL terminal, flight details, and passenger count. We confirm a flat rate including all tolls.
For PHL arrivals, we monitor your flight from departure to landing. If delayed, diverted, or early, your chauffeur adjusts timing automatically. No calls needed.
Your chauffeur arrives at your NYC address (or meets you at PHL baggage claim) on schedule. For Manhattan pickups, we use the Lincoln or Holland Tunnel depending on your neighborhood and time of day.
Straight highway run through the NJ Turnpike to PHL. Your chauffeur drops you at your specific terminal's upper-level departures curb. All tolls, parking, and wait time included.
Complimentary for all PHL transfers. Chauffeur timing auto-adjusted based on actual flight arrival. Requires airline and flight number at booking.
60 minutes complimentary for domestic flights. 90 minutes for international (customs buffer at Terminal A). Clock starts at actual flight landing.
24+ hours: full refund. 12-24 hours: 50% fee. 2-12 hours: 75% fee. Under 2 hours: 100% fee.
$25 add-on. Chauffeur meets you inside PHL at baggage claim with a personalized name sign and luggage assistance. Available at all terminals.
$25 per seat. Infant (rear-facing), convertible, and booster seats available. Important for the 2-hour highway drive with young children.
NJ Turnpike, tunnel crossings, and all route tolls are included in your flat rate. No E-ZPass needed, no toll receipts to track. Your quoted price is final.
A 2-hour highway drive deserves a vehicle built for it. All vehicles are late-model (2023–2026), professionally detailed between rides.
2 passengers | 2 large bags
Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5-Series. Leather seating, climate control, and charging ports for the full I-95 drive. The default for solo business travelers or couples.
6 passengers | 6 large bags
Cadillac Escalade ESV or Mercedes GLS. Handles families with international-trip luggage, strollers, and child seats. Third-row seating for groups of 4-6.
Up to 14 passengers
Mercedes Sprinter with captain's chairs. Ideal for corporate groups heading to the same PHL terminal — one vehicle instead of three sedans.
Background-checked and professionally trained. Every driver knows the I-95 corridor, NJ Turnpike interchange patterns, and tunnel routing out of Manhattan.
We build I-95 traffic patterns into every PHL booking. Your departure time accounts for tunnel delays, Turnpike congestion, and the I-76 merge into Philadelphia.
Flat rate quoted at booking includes all NJ Turnpike tolls, tunnel crossings, and airport fees. No meter, no surge, no toll receipts to expense.
Your chauffeur drops you at your exact terminal curb and picks you up at your specific baggage claim exit. No airport loops, no parking shuttles.
Full Philadelphia coverage — meetings in Center City, events, and point-to-point service across the metro.
JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, Westchester — all NYC-area airports from one booking platform.
Terminal-specific pickups, flight tracking, and flat-rate pricing for NYC's primary international airport.
EWR is 80 miles from PHL — for travelers connecting between Newark and Philadelphia.
Long-distance transfers between NYC, Philadelphia, DC, Boston, and the Hamptons.
Consolidated billing and account management for companies with regular NYC-PHL travel needs.
Door-to-terminal car service between New York City and Philadelphia International Airport. Flat-rate pricing, all tolls included, flight tracking on every trip.
True North VIP is a New York City-based premium chauffeur and black car service. The company provides airport transfers to JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, and Westchester County airports, along with hourly charters, corporate ground transportation, wedding and event service, and city-to-city travel. Service covers all five NYC boroughs, Northern New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester County, Long Island, and the Hamptons, with vetted professional chauffeurs and a fleet of executive sedans, luxury sedans, SUVs, and Sprinter vans available 24/7.
To book a ride, visit truenorthvip.com/book or call +1‑347‑321‑9929.
