How to Arrive at The William Vale in Williamsburg

Getting to The William Vale in Williamsburg, Brooklyn 

The William Vale sits at 111 N. 12th Street, in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s most creative neighborhood, just across the East River from Manhattan. If you’re wondering how to get to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, here’s the most direct way in, whether you’re flying, taking Amtrak, or driving down from elsewhere in the Northeast.

Travel times are approximate and vary with traffic, transit schedules, and time of day. Please reference any navigation or transit app for up-to-date times.

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By Air

Three major airports serve New York City, and Williamsburg's location on the Brooklyn side of the East River puts it closer to two of them than most Manhattan hotels. 

Central Park aerial view
The closest major airport, and often the fastest way in. Take the Grand Central Parkway to I-278 West, exit onto Driggs Ave., and continue to N. 12th Street.
LGA — LaGuardia ~7 miles
The city's main international gateway. Take I-678 North to I-495 West, exit onto Greenpoint Ave./Norman Ave., and continue into Williamsburg.
JFK — John F. Kennedy International ~15 miles
A strong option if fares work out, with a straightforward run through Manhattan or over the Williamsburg Bridge, depending on traffic.
EWR — Newark Liberty International ~16 miles,
Grand Central Station

By Amtrak

For guests coming from elsewhere in the Northeast, Amtrak is one of the easiest ways to reach Williamsburg. No driving, no parking, and a station well connected to Brooklyn. 

Amtrak's Northeast Corridor runs frequent service into Moynihan Train Hall / Penn Station in Manhattan, with connections from Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and points in between. From Penn Station, it's a short hop to Williamsburg: 

By Car

Driving into Williamsburg from elsewhere in the Northeast generally means routing toward Manhattan or Brooklyn via I-95, then crossing into Brooklyn over one of the East River bridges or through the Battery Tunnel. View parking rates and details here.

Brooklyn Bridge
  • From Boston ~215 miles
    From Boston ~215 miles
    Take I-95 South through Connecticut, continuing onto I-278 West into Brooklyn, or via the Bruckner/BQE into Williamsburg.
  • Modern lobby with colorful artwork
    From Philadelphia ~95 miles
    From Philadelphia ~95 miles
    Take I-95 North, crossing into Brooklyn via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and I-278, or through Manhattan and over the Williamsburg Bridge.
  • Woman in white dress standing on wraparound balcony, admiring Manhattan skyline across the river.
    From Washington, D.C. ~230 miles
    From Washington, D.C. ~230 miles
    Take I-95 North the entire way, following signs for Brooklyn via I-278 as you approach the city.

By Helicopter

Begin your Brooklyn stay with a bird’s-eye view of New York City. Through our partnership with Wings Air Helicopters, guests can arrange a customized arrival experience from John F. Kennedy International Airport or LaGuardia Airport. Their team can coordinate every detail of your journey, from helicopter transfers to seamless ground transportation to The William Vale upon landing.

To arrange your reservation, call 914-202-3440 or email [email protected]. Be sure to mention “The William Vale Partner Booking.”