Long Island Car Service | Car Service Long Island NY
Detailed Drivers is Long Island's premier car service, providing flat-rate transportation 24/7 across Nassau County, Suffolk County, the Gold Coast, and the Hamptons. JFK from $65. ISP MacArthur from $45. No surge pricing — not even during Hamptons summer.
Long Island car service rates and pricing
Car service on Long Island costs $85 per hour for a sedan and $120 for an SUV, with flat-rate pricing that never surges during Hamptons summer, Belmont Stakes, or LIE rush hour.
| Vehicle | Hourly rate | JFK flat rate | LGA flat rate | ISP flat rate | Min hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan | $85/hr | $65+ | $75+ | $45+ | 2 hr |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV | $120/hr | $85+ | $95+ | $65+ | 2 hr |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van | $165/hr | $115+ | $125+ | $85+ | 3 hr |
Airport flat rates vary by pickup location (western Nassau is closest to JFK/LGA). All rates include tolls, flight tracking, meet-and-greet, and luggage handling. No surge — same rate 24/7/365.
Long Island car service vs Uber and Lyft
Uber Black on Long Island runs $40-$80 base for JFK — but surges 2.5-4.0x during Hamptons summer weekends, Belmont Stakes, and LIE rush hour. Detailed Drivers stays flat.
| Feature | Detailed Drivers | Uber Black | Lyft Lux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City → JFK pricing | $65 flat | $40-$65 variable | $45-$70 variable |
| Surge risk | None — ever | 2.5-4.0x peak | 2.0-3.5x peak |
| Flight tracking | Included | None | None |
| Meet and greet | Included — name sign at baggage claim | No | No |
| Driver vetting | TLC licensed, background checked, drug tested | Self-reported | Self-reported |
| Pre-booking | Required (24hr recommended) | On-demand | On-demand |
| Corporate billing | Centralized invoicing | Personal card only | Personal card only |
| Vehicle condition | Inspected fleet — S-Class, Escalade, Sprinter | Owner's personal car | Owner's personal car |
Hamptons summer Friday (LIE gridlock)
Uber Black: $65 base x 3.5x surge = $228
Detailed Drivers: $65 flat (no change)
Savings: $163 (71%)
Belmont Stakes day (Elmont to JFK)
Uber Black: $50 base x 4.0x surge = $200
Detailed Drivers: $65 flat (no change)
Savings: $135 (68%)
Long Island airport transfers
Three airports serve Long Island: JFK International (Queens), LaGuardia (Queens), and Long Island MacArthur (ISP, Ronkonkoma). Flat-rate transfers from every LI community.
| From | To JFK | To LGA | To ISP | Primary route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City / Mineola | 18 mi, 25-40 min, $65 | 22 mi, 30-45 min, $75 | 35 mi, 35-50 min, $55 | Southern State Pkwy / LIE (I-495) |
| Great Neck / Manhasset | 15 mi, 25-40 min, $65 | 8 mi, 15-25 min, $55 | 42 mi, 40-55 min, $65 | Northern Blvd / LIE (I-495) |
| Huntington / Melville | 35 mi, 40-60 min, $85 | 38 mi, 45-65 min, $90 | 18 mi, 20-30 min, $45 | LIE (I-495) / Northern State Pkwy |
| Hauppauge / Smithtown | 45 mi, 50-70 min, $95 | 48 mi, 55-75 min, $100 | 8 mi, 10-15 min, $45 | LIE (I-495) / Veterans Mem Hwy |
| East Hampton / Hamptons | 100 mi, 1.5-2.5 hrs, $245 | 105 mi, 2-2.5 hrs, $255 | 55 mi, 55-75 min, $95 | Sunrise Hwy / Montauk Hwy |
All airport transfers include tolls, flight tracking, 60-minute complimentary wait, meet-and-greet, and luggage assistance.
Long Island fleet — vehicles and capacity
Every vehicle is professionally maintained, commercially insured, and inspected before each trip.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan
3 passengers, 2 bags
$85/hr
Best for: Gold Coast executive airport runs, solo or couple JFK transfers, Northwell Health physician transport, daily Manhattan commutes from Nassau.
Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV
6 passengers, 6 bags
$120/hr
Best for: families, groups to JFK/ISP, Hamptons weekend arrivals, luggage-heavy international travel, Gold Coast estate events.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
10-14 passengers
$165/hr
Best for: Hamptons group shares, North Fork wine tours, Belmont Stakes groups, corporate off-sites at Oheka Castle, wedding parties from the Gold Coast.
Corporate car service on Long Island
Long Island's corporate corridor spans from Great Neck to Hauppauge. Northwell Health at 2000 Marcus Ave in New Hyde Park is New York State's largest private employer — 85,000+ employees across 21 hospitals generating daily executive transport demand. Henry Schein at 135 Duryea Rd in Melville (NYSE: HSIC, $12.5B revenue) and Broadridge Financial Solutions in Lake Success (NYSE: BR) anchor the Melville-Lake Success corporate corridor. Hauppauge Industrial Park is the largest industrial park on the East Coast — 1,300+ businesses across 1,700 acres in central Suffolk County.
- Northwell Health — 2000 Marcus Ave, New Hyde Park
- Henry Schein — 135 Duryea Rd, Melville (NYSE: HSIC)
- Broadridge Financial — Lake Success (NYSE: BR)
- Hauppauge Industrial Park — 1,300+ businesses
- Canon USA — One Canon Park, Melville
- Consolidated monthly invoicing, Concur/Navan integration
Hamptons, Gold Coast, and Long Island events
The Hamptons (Memorial Day through Labor Day) is Long Island's luxury season — East Hampton, Southampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, and Montauk draw NYC finance executives, celebrities, and charity galas. The North Shore Gold Coast — Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington — features historic estates including Oheka Castle (135 W Gate Dr, Huntington) for corporate retreats and weddings. Belmont Park in Elmont hosts the Belmont Stakes (third jewel of the Triple Crown) with 90,000+ attendance.
North Fork wine country — Cutchogue, Southold, Greenport — has 60+ vineyards perfect for corporate team outings and private tours via Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van. Our chauffeurs know every estate driveway, vineyard entrance, and private beach road across Long Island.
Popular Long Island routes
- Garden City → JFK$65 (25-40 min)
- Great Neck → LGA$55 (15-25 min)
- Melville → ISP MacArthur$45 (20-30 min)
- LI → Midtown Manhattan$95+ (45-75 min)
- LI → Hamptons (East Hampton)$195+ (1.5-2.5 hrs)
- LI → Connecticut$145+ (1-1.5 hrs)
- LI → Boston$495+ (3.5-4.5 hrs)
Long Island transportation services
JFK, ISP, Hamptons, Gold Coast, Hauppauge, and beyond — every Long Island transportation need.
Airport transfers
JFK from $65, LGA from $75, ISP MacArthur from $45. Flight tracking, meet-and-greet, 60-minute complimentary wait at all three airports.
- JFK — from $65 flat
- LGA — from $75 flat
- ISP MacArthur — from $45 flat
- Real-time flight tracking
Corporate travel
Northwell Health, Henry Schein, Broadridge, Hauppauge Industrial Park corporate accounts. Monthly billing, ride-by-ride reporting.
- Northwell Health transport
- Hauppauge Industrial Park
- Consolidated billing
- Same-day account setup
Black car service
Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Cadillac Escalade ESV for Gold Coast executives, Melville professionals, and Nassau/Suffolk corporate VIPs.
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class fleet
- TLC-licensed chauffeurs
- Nassau and Suffolk coverage
- Corporate billing
Chauffeur service
Professional chauffeur service across Long Island. Daily executive commutes, Gold Coast estate service, Hamptons seasonal transport.
- Daily commuter service
- Gold Coast estates
- Hamptons seasonal
- Hourly and full-day
Limousine service
Weddings at Oheka Castle, Belmont Stakes, bar/bat mitzvahs in Great Neck, proms, wine country tours, South Shore celebrations.
- Oheka Castle weddings
- Belmont Stakes day
- Bar/bat mitzvahs
- Prom service
Sprinter van rental
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for 10-14 passengers. Hamptons group shares, North Fork wine tours, corporate off-sites, Belmont groups.
- Up to 14 passengers
- Hamptons group shares
- North Fork wine tours
- Corporate off-sites
City-to-city
Long Island to Manhattan (30-75 min), Hamptons (1.5-2.5 hrs), Connecticut (1-1.5 hrs), Boston (3.5-4.5 hrs).
- LI to Manhattan
- LI to Hamptons
- LI to Connecticut
- LI to Boston
Hourly hire
As-directed hourly service. Multi-stop Hauppauge corporate days, Gold Coast estate tours, North Fork wine tours, full-day executive service.
- 2-hour minimum
- Unlimited stops
- Wait-and-return
- Corporate accounts
How to book Long Island car service
Book online in 60 seconds, or call (888) 420-0177 anytime — 24/7/365.
Reserve
Visit detaileddrivers.com/reservations or call (888) 420-0177. Enter pickup/dropoff locations, date, and time.
Select vehicle
Choose Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan ($85/hr), Cadillac Escalade ESV ($120/hr), or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van ($165/hr).
Confirmation
Receive instant confirmation with your chauffeur's contact information 24 hours before pickup.
Ride
Your professional chauffeur arrives 10 minutes early. Flight tracking and meet-and-greet included for all airport runs.
Areas we serve on Long Island
Every Nassau and Suffolk County community, from Great Neck to Montauk — 118 miles of coverage.
Garden City and Mineola
Nassau County hub — Adelphi University, Roosevelt Field, Nassau County courts (Mineola). Easy Southern State Pkwy access to JFK.
Great Neck and Manhasset
Gold Coast peninsula — Northwell Health HQ (2000 Marcus Ave), North Shore-LIJ, affluent residential, closest LI community to LGA (8 mi).
Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor
North Shore arts and science corridor — Huntington Village dining, Cold Spring Harbor Lab (1 Bungtown Rd), Oheka Castle events.
Melville and Plainview
Suffolk corporate corridor — Henry Schein HQ (135 Duryea Rd), Canon USA, Newsday, Route 110 corporate office parks.
Hauppauge and Smithtown
Hauppauge Industrial Park — largest on the East Coast, 1,300+ businesses. 8 miles to ISP MacArthur Airport. LIE/Veterans Mem Hwy access.
Old Westbury and Oyster Bay
Original Gold Coast — historic estates, Old Westbury Gardens, Sagamore Hill (Theodore Roosevelt), private clubs and gated communities.
Long Beach and Rockville Centre
South Shore — Long Beach barrier island, beachfront events, LIRR commuter hub. Easy Southern State Pkwy access to JFK/LGA.
Babylon and Islip
South Shore communities along Montauk Hwy. Great South Bay boating, Fire Island ferry access, Islip town offices.
East Hampton and Bridgehampton
Hamptons summer colony — celebrity estates on Further Lane, Bridgehampton Polo, charity galas, high-end dining. JFK 100 mi (1.5-2.5 hrs).
Southampton and Sag Harbor
Historic Hamptons — Coopers Beach, Gin Lane estates, Sag Harbor whaling village, Bay Street Theater. Classic Hamptons luxury.
Montauk
Eastern tip of Long Island — Gurney's Resort, Surf Lodge, Montauk Lighthouse. Summer destination for NYC finance and entertainment.
North Fork wine country
Cutchogue, Southold, Greenport — 60+ vineyards, tasting rooms, Greenport Harbor. Perfect for Sprinter Van wine tours (10-14 guests).
Long Island service pages
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Other cities
As of 2026, Detailed Drivers serves 67+ cities across the United States. Last updated: March 2026.
