So, we might go to NYC for a weekend in June (Fri-Sun) to see a play and spend 2 nights in the city.

We *could* drive. It would be about 5 hours driving time. I know that parking will cost around $50/day at any given Manhattan hotel. We are looking to stay in the Theater District/Times Square area.

We could also fly. Time wise, it will be a wash, between having to arrive 2 hours early, then the 1.5 hour flight, then transport from the airport to the hotel via taxi.

How much of a hassle is it having a car in the city? We will likely just park it at the hotel and walk/cab wherever we go. I do like the flexibility that the car affords in terms of allowing us to get on the road whenever we are ready.

How bad will traffic be going into the city on a Friday afternoon, and leaving on a Sunday morning?