Answer: EWR is in northern New Jersey, in the Newark area, and it functions as one of the major airports for the New York City region.
In plain language
- You land in New Jersey, not New York City.
- It’s commonly used for trips into Manhattan, Jersey City, Newark, and the broader metro area.
Chauffeur’s Pro Tip
For arrivals pickup, the “where is it” question turns into a routing question fast. If your destination is Midtown Manhattan, your outcome depends on what’s happening at the tunnels/bridges and whether you’re leaving EWR at an airline-bank peak.