Directions to the NSLS

Brookhaven National Laboratory is located on William Floyd Parkway (County Road 46), 1.5 miles north of exit 68 of the Long Island Expressway (LIE, Rte. 495). (See detailed directions below.)

UPON ARRIVING AT THE BNL MAIN ENTRANCE:

A guard is always on duty at the main entrance to the Laboratory. In order to enter the main gate, you must have a current BNL Photo ID or valid BNL car sticker.  If you have neither, give the guard the name, building, and telephone extension of the person expecting you. This should be a co-worker already at the NSLS, or the Local Contact of the beamline on which you are scheduled.  Once you pass through the main gate, turn left (north) at the first traffic light.  Then, turn right (east) at the next traffic light.   Proceed straight through the first stop sign.  (The Housing Office will be on your right.)  The NSLS is the white building on your left about 3 blocks from the stop sign.  The parking lot for the NSLS main entrance is on your right.  There is a telephone inside the main lobby of the NSLS.  Just dial the last four digits of the phone number for your local contact.

First-Time Users

First-time Users must arrive at BNL between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm to register with the User Administration Office, receive NSLS safety orientation, and a radiation badge and BNL Photo ID Card. Foreign nationals must have completed an IA-473 form at least 30 days prior to arriving at the NSLS.  At the time of arrival, new users should be prepared to supply a passport number and expiration date, and all U.S. citizens a U.S. Social Security number. 

Registered Users

Registered Users may arrive at any hour. A radiation badge and/or training, if needed, can be provided by the Control Room (x2550) after regular working hours. For other matters pertaining to guest appointments, BNL ID Cards, etc., please contact User Administration (x7976) between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

DRIVING TO THE LABORATORY

The Laboratory can be reached by taking the Long Island Expressway (also called Route 495 or the LIE) east to Exit 68, then traveling north on William Floyd Parkway for approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers). The Laboratory entrance is at the second traffic light, on the right-hand side of the road.

From New York City

Queens Midtown Tunnel, continue straight on Long Island Expressway (LIE, Interstate 495). East on LIE to Exit 68 (William Floyd Parkway, County Road 46); north on William Floyd Parkway, 1.5 miles to BNL's gate (on right at second light).

From New England and Upstate New York

Throgs Neck Bridge to Clearview Expressway (Interstate 295); Clearview Expressway to Long Island Expressway (LIE, Interstate 495). East on LIE to Exit 68 (William Floyd Parkway, County Road 46); north on William Floyd Parkway, 1.5 miles to BNL's gate (on right at second light).

From New Jersey and Points West of New York City

George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway (Interstate 95 north); Cross Bronx Expressway to Throgs Neck Bridge. Throgs Neck Bridge to Clearview Expressway (Interstate 295); Clearview Expressway to Long Island Expressway (LIE, Interstate 495). East on LIE to Exit 68 (William Floyd Parkway, County Road 46); north on William Floyd Parkway, 1.5 miles to BNL's gate (on right at second light).

Alternate route from southern New Jersey and points south of New York City:

New Jersey Turnpike to Outerbridge Crossing (to Staten Island); across Staten Island to Verrazzano Narrows Bridge; Verrazzano Narrows to Route 278 east; Route 278 east to the Long Island Expressway (LIE, Interstate 495); east on LIE to Exit 68 (William Floyd Parkway, County Road 46); north on William Floyd Parkway, 1.5 miles to BNL's gate (on right at second light).

AIRPORTS

Long Island is serviced by three airports: John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Long Island MacArthur (Islip). Airline toll-free Numbers can be obtained by calling the toll-free operator at 800-555-1212. There is no public transportation from these airports to the Laboratory.

Limousine services are available from all three airports; some telephone numbers are given below. The rates charged by the limousine companies vary. It is advisable to request the rate in advance and if it seems unusually high, confirm it with another service. Reservations are required.

Rental cars are available from any of the three airports. Toll-free telephone numbers can be found at the BNL transportation page.

From Islip Long Island MacArthur Airport

West (right) on Veterans Highway (Route 454) to Lakeland Ave.;
north (right) on Lakeland Ave. to the Long Island Expressway (LIE, Interstate 495);   east on LIE to Exit 68 (William Floyd Parkway, County Road 46); north on William Floyd Parkway, 1.5 miles to BNL's gate (on right at second light).

From LaGuardia Airport

Grand Central Parkway east to Long Island Expressway (LIE, Interstate 495); east on LIE to Exit 68 (William Floyd Parkway, County Road 46); north on William Floyd Parkway, 1.5 miles to BNL's gate (on right at second light).

From John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport

Van Wyck Expressway north to the Long Island Expressway (LIE, Interstate 495);  east on LIE to Exit 68 (William Floyd Parkway, County Road 46); north on William Floyd Parkway, 1.5 miles to BNL's gate (on right at second light).

FERRIES

There are ferry services to and from Long Island year round. Reservations are recommended. The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Ferry (631-473-0286) runs between Port Jefferson, NY and Bridgeport, CT and the Cross Sound Ferry (631-323-2525) runs between Orient Point, NY and New London, CT.

From Port Jefferson ferry dock
(Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Steamboat Co.)

Exit ferry dock, proceed one block to light. Turn left at light (Route 25A east); follow Route 25A east up hill, across railroad tracks, and left at light. Continue on Route 25A east to William Floyd Parkway (County Road 46); south on William Floyd Parkway to BNL gate (on left at second light).

From Orient Point ferry dock
(Cross Sound Ferry)

Route 25 west to County Road 48 (straight ahead; do not follow Route 25 left turn to Greenport); County Road 48 to County Road 27/Sound Ave. (straight ahead). Continue on Sound Ave. to "V" intersection with Route 25A west; Route 25A west to William Floyd Parkway (County Road 46); south on William Floyd Parkway to BNL gate (on left at second light).

TRAINS

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has service from Penn Station in New York City to a number of stations near the laboratory. Maps and schedules are available at the stations or from the BNL Travel Office, or by calling LIRR at 631-231-5477 or at the LIRR Home Page.

Housing Information

Safety Training

All new users are required to complete NSLS specific safety training upon arrival.  This process can be completed online prior to your arrival.  Details on this training can be obtained from the NSLS Safety Training web page.

Additional beamline specific training is required. Also, all X28C users must complete Radworker I and Dispersible training. Please contact Dr. Mark Chance at (216) 368-4406 for further details.

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