Driving into Manhattan route?
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Driving into Manhattan route?
Will be driving from Ocean City, NJ & dropping our rental car off near the Port Authority (11th & 41st). Will be a Thursday ~5PM.
Looks like the Lincoln tunnel is right near our drop off. Any reason to consider a different route into the city? What tolls will I need to pay?
Looks like the Lincoln tunnel is right near our drop off. Any reason to consider a different route into the city? What tolls will I need to pay?
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Listen 1010 or 880 AM to see if there are any major problems with what they will call the "inbound" Lincoln Tunnel. If there is a problem with Lincoln Tunnel take the Holland Tunnel. Do not take the George Washington Bridge which will take you way out of the way.
There will be tolls on the NJ Turnpike and for any tunnel.
There will be tolls on the NJ Turnpike and for any tunnel.
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would it be possible to drop off the rental car in nj instead of ny? Newark airport and then take train such as nj transit into manhattan? it will be a major headache coming into manhattan at that time of day.
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I realize the timing isn't great, but asking 2 teens to cut short their last day at the beach isn't a popular decision either.
Considered dropping the car at Newark airport, but I don't think it would save much time & we'd have to deal with the luggage.
If anything, I'd consider entering the city a few hours later
Considered dropping the car at Newark airport, but I don't think it would save much time & we'd have to deal with the luggage.
If anything, I'd consider entering the city a few hours later
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Yes, extend your time at the beach and come in a bit later. Do not use the Holland Tunnel, as there will be exceptionally bad traffic there for the next two years as the Pulaski Skyway is renovated.
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The Pulaski Skyway is closed now so the Holland Tunnel is a bad idea. When are you doing this? Coming later is the better idea. 5 pm is the WORST time to arrive. Stay at teh ebach and arrive 7:30 or later.
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