How do I get to Ikea in Brooklyn from the upper west side by car

IKEA in Brooklyn is at 1 Beard St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, in Red Hook. From the Upper West Side, the simplest car route is usually to head downtown and then cross into Brooklyn via the closest East River crossing for your starting point, then follow signs toward Red Hook / Beard Street.

Driving route

A practical route is:

1. Leave the Upper West Side and get onto the West Side Highway or another southbound Manhattan route.
2. Head toward the Brooklyn-bound route that best fits traffic at the moment.
3. Once in Brooklyn, follow directions to Red Hook and Beard Street, where the store is located.

Because live traffic changes a lot in New York, a navigation app is the best way to pick the fastest bridge or tunnel that day; the store is also listed in live driving-direction services at 1 Beard St.

Store details

• Address: 1 Beard St, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

• Neighborhood: Red Hook.

• The store is open daily, with posted hours varying by source, so it is smart to confirm the exact hours before you go.

Helpful note

If you want the least stressful trip, avoid rush hour and build in extra time for bridge or tunnel delays. The route is straightforward once you are in Brooklyn, since Beard Street is the key destination point.