The City of Utica is geographically located in the center of New York State and lies along New York Interstate 90.  Genesee Street is the major thoroughfare in Utica running from the Town of Deerfield to the north and the Town of New Hartford to the south and divides the city east and west.  Downtown Utica is located approximately 1.5 miles from the Thruway exit.

From points East and West along NYS 90 to Downtown Utica:

Turn right onto Genesee Street from the Exit 31 ramp.  Proceed 1.5 miles.

From points South on Route 5, 8 and 12:

Turn Right onto Court Street.  Proceed .5 miles to Genesee Street.

From points North on Route 8 and 12:

Follow signs to Downtown Utica/State Street sign.  Proceed 2 miles to Genesee Street.  Turn Right.

Other arteries leading into the City of Utica include:
Oriskany Blvd (E-W) from Yorkville to the west of the city
Broad Street and Bleecker Street (E-W) from Frankfort to the east of the city
Route 5 (E-W) from Schuyler to the east of the city
River Road (E-W) from Marcy to the west of the city

City Hall is located on Broadway which runs parallel to Genesee Street and is between Court and Columbia Streets.