Directions

From Long Island

Long Island Expressway westbound to the 48th street exit to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway south to the Hamilton Avenue Exit. Continue on Hamilton Avenue until it becomes Third Avenue and continue about eight blocks to 25th Street. Turn left at 25th Street and go two blocks. Cemetery entrance straight ahead at 5th Avenue & 25th Street.

From JFK Airport Area

Belt Parkway westbound to Route 278, Gowanus Expressway to 38th Street exit. At bottom of ramp, proceed straight one block to 5th Avenue. Turn left at 5th Avenue and continue thirteen blocks to 25th Street. Cemetery entrance on right.

From Verrazano

Narrows Bridge Take Route 278, Gowanus Expressway to 38th Street exit. At bottom of ramp, proceed straight one block to 5th Avenue. Turn left at 5th Avenue and continue thirteen blocks to 25th Street. Cemetery entrance on right.

From Bronx and Upstate

Triboro Bridge to Brooklyn Queens Expressway south to the Hamilton Avenue exit. Continue on Hamilton Avenue until it becomes Third Avenue and continue about eight blocks to 25th Street. Turn left at 25th Street and go two blocks. Cemetery entrance straight ahead at 5th avenue & 25th Street.

From Lower Manhattan

Take Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and exit at Hamilton Avenue (immediately after toll plaza). Continue on Hamilton Avenue until it becomes Third Avenue and continue about eight blocks to 25th Street. Turn left at 25th Street and go two blocks. Cemetery entrance straight ahead at 5th Avenue & 25th Street.

Mass Transit Directions

BMT "R" Train to 25th Street Station, Walk East 1 block to Green-Wood at 5th Avenue & 25 Street.

The Green-Wood Cemetery
500 - 25th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11232-1317
Phone: 718-768-7300
Email: The Green-Wood Cemetery

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