Walking from Brooklyn Bridge to 26 Federal Plaza: Step-by-Step

Distance: ~1.1 miles (1.8 km), ~25 minutes walking.

1. Start at Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian entrance (Brooklyn side: Tillary St & Adams St / Manhattan side: Centre St & Park Row).
2. Cross the bridge to Manhattan (enjoy the views!).
3. Exit onto Centre St (continuing straight from bridge walkway).
4. Turn RIGHT onto Chambers St (first major cross street).
5. Walk 2 blocks west to Broadway.
6. Turn LEFT onto Broadway (southbound).
7. Walk 1 block to Reade St.
8. Turn RIGHT onto Reade St.
9. 26 Federal Plaza is on the north side of Reade St between Broadway and Centre St (Javits Federal Building).

Alternate (subway): From Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall (4/5/6), take downtown 4/5 one stop to Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall (same station—exit onto Centre St), then walk 2 blocks north on Centre St to Reade St.

Note: 26 Federal Plaza = Jacob K. Javits Federal Building. Security screening required for entry.