The Javits Center is host to many leading conventions, trade shows, consumer shows and special events. There is no better world stage than the Javits Center on which to produce, exhibit or attend an event.
Whatever brings you here, we are committed to making your experience truly rewarding. And as a destination city, nothing quite compares to New York City as the finance, entertainment, publishing and fashion capital of the world.
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Directions to The Javits Center
Getting to the Javits Center couldn’t be easier. To get here, just follow these simple directions.
By Car
While there is no parking at the javits Center are many parking garages throughout the Javits Center vicinity. See parking for locations and phone numbers of convenient parking near us. We are located on 11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets.
From the North (Westchester, Connecticut, Massachusetts)
95 South (via the Cross-Bronx Expressway) to the George Washington Bridge. At approach to bridge, bear right to lower level. Exit at the last exit in New York–Parkway South–9A. Follow Parkway South (Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway) to 42nd Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
Saw Mill River Parkway/Henry Hudson Parkway/Route 9A: Follow 9A South to 42nd Street. Turn Left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
New York State Thruway/Major Deegan Expressway/Route 87: Major Deegan Expressway to George Washington Bridge exit. Stay in right lane towards lower level. Exit at the last exit in New York–Parkway South–9A. Follow Parkway South (Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway) to 42nd Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
From the South (New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, etc.)
95 North to the New Jersey Turnpike. Exit at the Lincoln Tunnel. When exiting the tunnel, bear left. Follow signs for uptown or northbound to 42nd Street. Turn left onto 42nd Street until you reach 11th Avenue and turn left.
George Washington Bridge to Parkway South– 9A. At 42nd Street, turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
From Queens and Long Island
Queens-Midtown Tunnel: Take Southbound or Downtown exit to 34th Street and turn right. Go west and turn right on 11th Avenue.
Queensboro/59th Street Bridge: Take 60/61st Street Exit. Go to 5th Avenue alongside Central Park to 59th Street. Turn right onto 59th Street to 7th Avenue and turn left. Go two blocks to 57th Street and turn right. Follow 57th Street to 11th Avenue and turn left. The Center is between 34th and 38th streets.
From Staten Island
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge eastbound to the Gowanus Expressway, to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Exit westbound to the West Side Highway/12th Avenue. At 34th Street, turn right. Go one block to 11th Avenue and take a left.
By Truck
Trucks higher than 12 ft. 6 in. will not clear tunnels. They must use a bridge. Also remember that no trucks are allowed on parkways.
From North
95 South (via the Cross Bronx-Expressway): Exit at Amsterdam Avenue and cross the University Avenue Bridge to 181st Street. Turn left onto Broadway. (see Street Directions below)
87 South (via the Major Deegan Expressway): Exit at 155th Street/Macombs Dam Bridge. Continue west on 155th Street to Broadway where you turn left. (see Street Directions below)
Triborough Bridge: To Manhattan. Exit at 125th Street. Go west to Broadway and turn left. (see Street Directions below)
Street Directions: Continue on Broadway to the intersection of Broadway, West 65th Street and Columbus Avenue. Bear right onto Columbus. This becomes 9th Avenue at 59th Street. Stay on 9th Avenue to 34th Street. Follow westbound signs to 11th Avenue.
12’ 6” and under:
From Long Island–Route 495 (Long Island Expressway): To Queens Midtown Tunnel. Take southbound or downtown exit to 34th Street and turn right. Follow westbound signs to 11th Avenue.
From Staten Island and Brooklyn:
From the Verrazanno Narrows Bridge, take the Gowanus Expressway to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Follow westbound signs to 11th Avenue.
Over 12’ 6”:
Manhattan Bridge: Follow westbound signs to 11th Avenue.
New Jersey Approach:
See directions from George Washington Bridge.
Public Transportation
Please keep in mind that the public transportation fare is $2.25. The subways accept MetroCards. Buses accept MetroCards and exact change fares. With MetroCards you can transfer from subway to bus and bus to subway for one fare. MetroCards are available at local stores.
Buses
M34:
Runs east/west on 34th Street. Stops on 11th Avenue outside the Javits Center and at Penn Station.
M42:
Runs east/west on 42nd street. The closest stop to the Javits Center is 42nd Street and 11th Avenue.
Port Authority
New Jersey Transit and other buses arrive at the Port Authority terminal at 42nd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. The M42 bus will bring you from there to the Javits Center.
Trains/Subway
The following trains stop at 34th Street/Penn Station:
- Amtrak
- New Jersey Transit
- The Long Island Rail Road
- 8th Avenue Subway:
- 7th Avenue Subway:
- 6th Avenue Subway:
The following trains stop at 42nd Street/Times Square (Broadway):
- 8th Avenue:
- 7th Avenue:
- 6th Avenue:
The following trains stop at Grand Central Station at 42nd Street at Lexington
- Lexington Avenue Subway:
- Metro North Railroad
For further information, call MTA Travel info: 718.330.1234
Ferry Service
The NY Waterway operates a ferry from Weehawken, NJ. In just 8 minutes the ferry takes you across the Hudson River to 39th Street and 12th Avenue, just one block from the Javits Center. Just park at the convenient lot adjacent to the ferry terminal in Weehawken and take a ferry which leaves every 10 – 15 minutes during peak hours.
Call 1-800-53-FERRY for schedule and information
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2013 Calendar
American International Toy Fair ▪ February 10, 2013 – February 13, 2013 – www2.toyassociation.org
THE VOICE Casting ▪ February 16, 2013 – February 17, 2013 – http://www.nbcthevoice.com/
MMA World Expo ▪ February 16, 2013 – February 17, 2013 – http://www.mmaworldexpo.com/
CURVENY ▪ February 24, 2013 – February 26, 2013 – http://www.curvexpo.com
JA New York Winter Show ▪ February 24, 2013 – February 26, 2013 – http://www.nationaljeweler.com
Fashion Coterie ▪ February 24, 2013 – February 26, 2013 – http://www.enkshows.com/coterie/
Sole Commerce ▪ February 24, 2013 – February 26, 2013 – http://www.enkshows.com/coterie/
MODA Manhattan ▪ February 24, 2013 – February 26, 2013 – http://www.modamanhattan.com
The Accessories Show ▪ February 24, 2013 – February 26, 2013 – http://www.accessoriestheshow.com
FAME ▪ February 24, 2013 – February 26, 2013 – http://www.fameshows.com
New York Wine Show ▪ March 1, 2013 – March 3, 2013 – http://www.wine-expos.com
International Restaurant & Food Service Show of New York ▪ March 3, 2013 – March 5, 2013 – http://www.internationalrestaurantny.com/
American Diabetes Association Diabetes Expo ▪ March 8, 2013 – March 9, 2013 – http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/expo/2013/new-york-expo-2013
Coffee Fest New York ▪ March 8, 2013 – March 11, 2013 http://www.coffeefest.com/
New York City First Robotics Competition ▪ March 8, 2013 – March 10, 2013 – http://www.nycfirst.org
20th Original GLBT Expo ▪ March 9, 2013 – March 10, 2013 – http://www.originalglbtexpo.com/
Children’s Club ▪ March 10, 2013 – March 12, 2013 – http://www.enkshows.com/
World Floral Exposition Expo ▪ March 13, 2013 – March 15, 2013 – http://www.hppexhibitions.com/floriculture/2013/nyc/
20th Original GLBT Expo ▪ March 9, 2013 – March 10, 2013
Children’s Club ▪ March 10, 2013 – March 12, 2013
World Floral Exposition Expo ▪ March 13, 2013 – March 15, 2013
ADVANCE Job Fair for Healthcare Professionals ▪ March 14, 2013 – March 14, 2013
International Vision Expo ▪ March 15, 2013 – March 17, 2013
New York International Automobile Show ▪ March 29, 2013 – April 7, 2013
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting ▪ April 13, 2013 – April 15,
Amazon Web Services User Summit ▪ April 18, 2013 – April 18
Interphex ▪ April 23, 2013 – April 25, 2013
Buildings New York ▪ April 24, 2013 – April 25, 2013
College Fair (NACAC) ▪ April 28, 2013 – April 28
Advanced Energy ▪ April 30, 2013 – May 1
SUPPLYSIDE MARKETPLACE 2013 ▪ April 30, 2013 – May 2, 2013
Moda Manhattan ▪ May 5, 2013 – May 7
Accessories The Show ▪ May 5, 2013 – May 7
FAME ▪ May 5, 2013 – May 7
ASIS New York City Chapter Trade Show ▪ May 8, 2013 – May 9
Robin Hood Dinner Dance ▪ May 13, 2013 – May 13, 2013
International Contemporary Furniture Fair ▪ May 18, 2013 – May 21
Love Fellowship Tabernacle Services ▪ May 18, 2013 – May 19
National Stationery Show ▪ May 19, 2013 – May 22
Supply Side ▪ May 19, 2013 – May 22
Surtex ▪ May 19, 2013 – May 22
BookExpo America ▪ May 30, 2013 – June 1
Cloud Computing Expo ▪ June 10, 2013 – June 13,
International Franchise Expo ▪ June 20, 2013 – June 22
International Fancy Food Confection Show ▪ June 30, 2013 – July 2
Texworld USA ▪ July 16, 2013 – July 18
Home Textiles Sourcing Expo ▪ July 16, 2013 – July 18
International Apparel Sourcing Show ▪ July 16, 2013 – July 18
MRKET ▪ July 21, 2013 – July 23
Vanguard ▪ July 21, 2013 – July 23
JA Summer Show ▪ July 28, 2013 – July 30
Fashion 2 Go ▪ August 4, 2013 – August 6
Accessorie Circuit Intermezzo Collections ▪ August 4, 2013 – August 6
CURVENY ▪ August 4, 2013 – August 6
Accessories The Show ▪ August 4, 2013 – August 6
Moda Manhattan ▪ August 4, 2013 – August 6
FAME ▪ August 4, 2013 – August 6
IT Roadmap Conference and Expo ▪ August 7, 2013 – August 7
NY International Gift Fair ▪ August 17, 2013 – August 21
Value + Variety Expo ▪ September 8, 2013 – September 10
2013 Holiday Buying Show for Bars Restaurants and Retail ▪ September 9, 2013 – September 10
MODA Manhattan ▪ September 22, 2013 – September 24
AccessoriesTheShow ▪ September 22, 2013 – September 24
FAME ▪ September 22, 2013 – September 24
Meet the Breeds ▪ September 28, 2013 – September 29
Children’s Club ▪ October 6, 2013 – October 8
Audio Engineering Society ▪ October 18, 2013 – October 20
New York Business Expo and Conference ▪ October 25, 2013 – October 25
I Can Do It! ▪ October 26, 2013 – October 27
JA Special Delivery ▪ October 27, 2013 – October 29
ADVANCE Job Fair for Health Professionals ▪ October 30,
Chartered Financial Analyst Exam ▪ December 7, 2013
The 2013 CHEM SHOW ▪ December 10, 2013 – December 12
