Originally Posted by
coleslaw
Not necessarily if you're using a taxi/Uber. It really depends on what part of Brooklyn you're starting in. JFK is definitely easier for much of Brooklyn, but if you're in the west side of Brooklyn then you can make it to EWR in 30-40 minutes. It's usually at least as long to get to JFK.
If you're using public transport then yes, there's no comparison. JFK is much easier.
Don't know whether this is of interest to the OP (or anyone else), but if one wanted to have use of a rental car during the 24 hours preceding one's flight, Budget is offering some pretty low one-way rates on weekdays from both Brooklyn and Manhattan to EWR/JFK.