Directions & PARKING

Directions

The Empire Expo Center, home of the New York State Fair, is immediately adjacent to Route 690 just West of Syracuse. It is easily accessible from the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90) from the West and East, and from Route 81, North and South. Just follow the signs to the Fairgrounds once you enter the Syracuse area.

Our street address is: 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, New York 13209

Our GPS coordinates are: 43.073857,-76.215708

• From the West – Buffalo / Rochester Area
  Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90 East) to Exit 39, then follow Rt. 690 East.
• From the East – Albany / Utica Area
  Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90 West) to Exit 34A, follow Rt. 481 South, then follow Rt. 690 West.
• From the North – Watertown Area
  Take Interstate 81 South into Syracuse to Exit 22. Follow Bear Street (Rt. 298) to Rt. 690 West.
• From the South – Binghamton / Cortland Area
  Take Interstate 81 North into Syracuse, then follow Rt. 690 West.
• From the  New York City / Downstate Area
  Take best route to Binghamton, N.Y. then take Interstate 81 North into Syracuse, then follow Rt. 690 West.

Parking

The Empire Expo Center has parking for over 23,000 cars. For nearly all non-Fairtime events parking is free unless noted in an events details.