RoadReady Tow

Serving New York City now

Tow Truck & Roadside Assistance in New York City, NY

A live operator answers, your price is confirmed before anyone is sent, and help typically arrives in 30-45 minutes. Serving Midtown Manhattan, Lower Manhattan, Upper East Side, Upper West Side and all of New York City.

  • Price confirmed before we dispatch
  • No membership. No hidden fees.
  • Arrival typically 30-45 minutes
  • A live operator answers your call
Flatbed tow truck carrying an SUV and towing a second car through an intersection
Typically 30-45 minutesPrice locked before dispatch
Representative photo, not our fleet
Live operator
A real person answers every call.
Upfront pricing
See the price before we dispatch.
No membership
Pay for the job you need, nothing else.
Fast arrival
Typically 30-45 minutes.

Towing and roadside help in New York City

New York City is dense, busy and full of tight spaces, which shapes every call we take here. We help drivers stuck on the Cross Bronx and the BQE, residents with dead batteries in Manhattan garages, travelers near JFK and LaGuardia and families in Queens and Brooklyn. RoadReady Tow covers all five boroughs.

Our New York City drivers handle towing, jump starts, lockouts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, winch-outs and mobile EV charging across New York County. Towing starts at $150 plus $10 per mile, and your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.

Major roads we cover in New York City

  • FDR Drive: Runs along the east side of Manhattan.
  • West Side Highway / Henry Hudson Parkway: Runs along the west side of Manhattan.
  • Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278): Connects Brooklyn and Queens, often congested.
  • Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95): One of the busiest roads in the country.
  • Long Island Expressway (I-495): Runs east from Midtown Tunnel into Queens.

Where we help in New York City

We serve Midtown Manhattan, Lower Manhattan, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Harlem, Williamsburg, Park Slope, Astoria, Long Island City, Flushing, South Bronx, Staten Island, Bushwick, Jackson Heights and the rest of New York County.

Driver standing beside a stopped SUV on the side of a highway

Common trouble spots in New York City

  • Cross Bronx Expressway: Constant heavy traffic and few shoulders.
  • BQE through Brooklyn Heights: Narrow lanes and no room to stop.
  • Manhattan garages: Lockouts and dead batteries in tight garages.

How it works

Three steps. No surprises.

Nobody is dispatched until you know the price and the arrival window.

  1. STEP 1

    Tell us what happened

    Call, text or book online. Location, vehicle and a phone number is all we need.

  2. STEP 2

    We confirm price and arrival

    A dispatcher confirms your price and the arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

  3. STEP 3

    Help arrives

    A technician meets you at your location. You pay the price you agreed to.

Electric car plugged into a charging cable

Electric vehicles

Mobile EV charging and EV-safe flatbed towing in New York City.

EVs need different handling, and a lot of roadside companies still do not plan for them. We do, from J1772 and CCS to Tesla/NACS.

  • Mobile EV chargingEnough range to reach a charger. $175 flat.
  • EV-safe flatbed towingAll four wheels off the road when charging is not the fix.
  • 12V boosts for EVsA dead 12V battery can stop an EV from starting. We can boost it.
How EV roadside help works →

Weather and seasons in New York City

Cold winters and nor'easters bring snow, ice and dead batteries.

Summer heat and sudden downpours can flood low streets and highways.

Big events and traffic in New York City

Yankees, Mets, Knicks and Nets games, the New York City Marathon and parades bring closures and heavy traffic.

Landmarks we serve near

JFK International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Times Square, Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, Central Park.

New York City ZIP codes we cover

10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005, 10006, 10007, 10009, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10013, 10014, 10015, 10016, 10017, 10018, 10019, 10020, 10021, 10022, 10023, 10024, 10025, 10026

Pricing

The number you see is the number we use.

A 10-mile tow is $150 + 10 × $10 = $250. Fuel delivery includes 3 gallons of fuel. Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

Full pricing details →
miles
0255075100+
Hook-up
$150
10 mi × $10
$100
Estimated total
$250

Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

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Towing in New York City

New York City towing FAQ

Do you cover all five boroughs?+

Yes. We serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Bridges, tunnels and traffic can affect timing, and your dispatcher will tell you the real arrival time before we dispatch.

Which New York City neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you cover?+

We cover Midtown Manhattan, Lower Manhattan, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Harlem, Williamsburg, Park Slope and Astoria and the rest of New York City, including ZIP codes 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005 and 10006. If you are just outside the New York City area, call and your dispatcher will tell you honestly whether a New York City driver can reach you.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on FDR Drive or West Side Highway / Henry Hudson Parkway?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest New York City exit, mile marker or large sign on FDR Drive or West Side Highway / Henry Hudson Parkway. On Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the closest cross street or landmark such as JFK International Airport helps a New York City driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of FDR Drive traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

How much does towing cost in New York City?+

A flat $150 hook-up plus $10 per mile. A 10-mile tow in New York City is $250. Your dispatcher confirms the final price before dispatch.

Do I need a membership for roadside assistance in New York City?+

No. You pay per job, with no membership or contract.

Can I book a tow online in New York City?+

Yes. Tap Book Online, tell us what you need and where you are, and a dispatcher confirms your price before anyone is sent.

Need help now?

Need a tow truck in New York City?

A live operator answers. We confirm your price and arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

(954) 539-7718
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