NYC Marathon · November 7, 2027
NYC Marathon Car Service
Drop-off at McClean Avenue and Ocean Avenue, the only private-car drop-off for the marathon start, before the bridge closes at 7:00 a.m.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC drives runners to the only private-car drop-off for the TCS New York City Marathon start, at McClean Avenue and Ocean Avenue outside Fort Wadsworth. We arrive before the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge closes at 7:00 a.m. Hourly service starts at $110/hr, and JFK ↔ Midtown is from $174.61.
Rates
NYC Marathon car service rates
| Vehicle | Passengers / bags | Hourly (3-hour minimum) | JFK ↔ Midtown (from) | Midtown → LaGuardia (from) | Midtown → Newark (from) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr | From $174.61 | $153.94 | $173.82 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr | From $202.53 | $177.73 | $201.58 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr | From $236.49 | $209.62 | $235.46 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr | From $306.30 | $269.09 | $304.87 |
| Executive Sprinter | 13 / 14 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Jet Sprinter | 10 / 10 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Mercedes-Maybach | 2 / 2 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Rolls-Royce | 3 / 3 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
Fares are all-in and priced by distance; enter your exact addresses at Book online for an instant quote.
Race Date
When is the next NYC Marathon?
The next TCS New York City Marathon is Sunday, November 7, 2027, the first Sunday in November. Official charity partners and international tour operators already list that date. The 2026 race ran Sunday, November 1, 2026, from Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island to Central Park. Book your airport arrival and race-morning car when your entry is confirmed.
Start
Can a car drop a runner at the marathon start?
Yes. A private car can drop a runner at one point only: McClean Avenue and Ocean Avenue, outside Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. There is no parking at the start, and the walk from the drop-off to the Start Villages is half a mile. Before 7:00 a.m., vehicles arriving from New Jersey on the Staten Island Expressway use Exit 14 (Narrows Road North / Hylan Boulevard). Our race-morning route from Manhattan is commercial-legal and parkway-free: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Turnpike, Goethals Bridge, then the Staten Island Expressway to Exit 14. NYRR assigns each runner a transportation mode and time slot, and runners must arrive in their slot with the mode they selected. Book our car only if NYRR lists private car as your mode. We set race-morning pickup times from NYRR’s official road-closure notices.
Closures
Which roads and bridges close on marathon day?
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge closes to non-emergency traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on race day, and its upper level closes from 11:00 p.m. the night before. In Brooklyn, the BQE southbound from the bridge to 79th Street closes from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. In Manhattan, the course closes First Avenue from 58th to 125th Streets and Fifth Avenue from 86th to 96th Streets. The Central Park transverse roads at 65th, 79th and 96th Streets close for most of the day, and buses cannot cross Fifth Avenue during the race. Your chauffeur routes around the course on open avenues.
Finish
Where do I meet my runner after the finish?
The 2026 Family Reunion area was on Central Park West between West 69th and West 71st Streets, open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with access points on Columbus Avenue. Zones were set by last name: West 71st Street for A–F, West 70th for G–N and West 69th for O–Z. Everyone entering goes through security screening. Central Park West and the side streets from 61st to 74th Streets close around the finish. We stage the car west of Columbus Avenue or on Broadway and give you an exact corner before race day.
Spectating
Where can I watch by car?
Hourly service lets a family see the runner at several points. Fourth Avenue in Bay Ridge, miles 2–4, is the first spectator stretch, since there are no spectators on Staten Island or the bridge. From there, the car moves to Manhattan for First Avenue, then to the finish-area reunion. A 5-hour Suburban block is $650, with tolls and unlimited stops included.
Compare
Marathon car service vs. subway vs. app ride
| Chauffeur Service NYC | MTA subway | App ride | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start drop-off | McClean Ave & Ocean Ave before 7 a.m. | Not to the start; the Staten Island Ferry is the official alternative | Same single drop-off point |
| Multi-point spectating | One car, unlimited stops | Station crowds and exit-only stairways | New request at each point |
| Post-race | Pre-set corner near Columbus Ave or Broadway | Crowded finish-area stations | Pickup pins inside closures |
Arriving by plane
Runners land at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark on race week. JFK ↔ Midtown is from $174.61 in the Executive Sedan. We track your flight in real time, and free wait is 60 minutes domestic and 90 minutes international, counted from landing. Inside-terminal meet and greet with a name sign is +$25. The Suburban takes 6 passengers with 6 bags for a team arrival. See JFK airport car service and airport transfers.
Local facts: NYC Marathon
- Start: Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island. Private-car drop-off: McClean Ave & Ocean Ave. Private-bus drop-off: McClean Ave & Lily Pond Ave.
- Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge: upper level closed from 11:00 p.m. Saturday; all non-emergency traffic closed 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sunday.
- Official runner transportation: the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Terminal, buses from the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, and buses from MetLife Stadium Lot K.
- Family Reunion (2026): Central Park West, West 69th–71st Streets, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Booking
How booking works
Book your arrival transfer and race-weekend hourly block at Book online, or call (888) 883-8180.
Send us your NYRR transportation assignment and hotel address.
Get your chauffeur’s name and the post-race meeting corner.
Meet the car at the corner after the finish.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 NYC Marathon?
Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Can your car drive me into Fort Wadsworth?
No. Private cars stop at McClean Avenue and Ocean Avenue, and runners walk half a mile to the Start Villages.
What time must I be dropped off?
Plan to be dropped off before 7:00 a.m., when the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge closes and the Exit 14 access window ends. NYRR’s assigned time slot governs your arrival.
How much is hourly spectator service?
The Executive Sedan is $110/hr and the Suburban is $130/hr, with a 3-hour minimum on race day too; book a longer block to keep the car for the whole race. Tolls and unlimited stops are included.
Do you have child seats for family spectators?
Yes. Child seats are $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, with up to 2 per booking.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 24 hours or more before pickup for a full refund (48 hours for group, event and multi-leg bookings). Under 24 hours, refunds are at the company’s discretion. A no-show is charged in full.
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