Traveling from Connecticut to JFK Airport: The Ultimate Tri-State Commute Guide Getting from Fairfield County, New Haven, or Greenwich, Connecticut to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens is one of the most common—and logistically challenging—airport runs in the Tri-State area. Covering anywhere from 35 to 75 miles depending on your pickup town, this journey requires crossing state lines, navigating major bridge choke points (like the Whitestone or Throgs Nec