Northbound or Southbound:

From Routes 8 and 12 (joined by Route 5) take the exit off the North-South Arterial (Downtown Utica and Route 5-S East);
Follow Route5-S East, through six traffic lights;
Turn left onto John Street (where the sign indicates North Genesee Street and Route 5-S West);
Federal Building/Courthouse is the second building on the left (corner of John and Broad Street)

Eastbound or Westbound:

Take the NYS Thruway (I90) to Exit 31 (Utica);
Follow the ramp with the sign for Genesee Street South and Downtown Utica;
Turn right onto Genesee Street;
Immediately following the first traffic light, follow the sign for Broad Street, Whitesboro Street, and John Street;
Bear to the right and follow the sign for Broad Street;
At the end of the ramp there is a traffic light.;
Turn left, under the bridge, onto Broad Street;
The Federal Building/Courthouse is on the right (corner of Broad and John Street).