C4V Innovation Center
85 Murray Hill Rd, Suite 2400 · Vestal, New York 13850, USA
Our R&D and innovation hub. This guide has everything you'll need to get here — directions, parking, nearby airports and what to do on arrival.
Address & Contact
- Street
- 85 Murray Hill Rd, Suite 2400
- City / State
- Vestal, NY 13850, USA
- Main Line
- +1 (607) 444-2443
- Host Contact
- Alex · Admin Assistant to Shailesh Upreti · admin@c4v.us
Getting Here by Car
The Innovation Center sits just off NY-17 / I-86 on the south side of the Susquehanna River, adjacent to the Binghamton University Innovative Technologies Complex.
- From the east (Albany / NYC via I-88 or I-81): Take I-81 South to Exit 4, then NY-17 West (I-86 West) toward Elmira. Exit at Exit 67N — Vestal Parkway East (NY-434).
- From the west (Elmira / Corning / Syracuse via I-81 South): Take NY-17 East (I-86 East). Exit at Exit 67 — Vestal Parkway East (NY-434) toward Binghamton University.
- Follow Vestal Parkway East (NY-434) for roughly 1 mile. Turn right onto Murray Hill Road at the traffic light by the Binghamton University entrance.
- Continue up Murray Hill Road. 85 Murray Hill Rd is on your right — watch for signage for the Innovation Technologies Complex / Center of Excellence.
- Suite 2400 is located on the upper level; building signage and an information desk are inside the main lobby.
Parking
The parking lot at 85 Murray Hill Rd has a mix of free visitor spaces, paid spaces and enforced / ticketed spaces. A quick read of this section before you arrive will save you a surprise parking ticket.
You have two free parking options:
- Option 1 — Visitor spaces near the building. There are two free visitor lots in front of 85 Murray Hill Rd. The first row closest to the main entrance also contains a handful of paid spaces mixed in — read the signage on each individual space before parking. These fill quickly during business hours.
- Option 2 — Free overflow at the far right end (recommended if you want zero risk). As you drive up Murray Hill Rd from Vestal Parkway, the large parking lot on your right extends well past 85 Murray Hill Rd. Continue all the way to the far right end, adjacent to the NYSEG Building. The spaces next to the NYSEG Building are free and plentiful. This is the farthest section from 85 Murray Hill Rd, so allow an extra 2–3 minutes to walk back, but it's the most reliable free option.
- Any other spot in the lot is enforced and will lead to a ticket. Reserved spaces, staff-only rows and unmarked areas are all monitored.
- Walk to the main lobby entrance (glass doors at the front of the building). Take the elevator on the right-hand side as you enter the lobby and press 2 for the second floor. Walk straight ahead (no left or right turns); as you reach a roundabout, C4V — Suite 2400 is right there on your left. A large C4V logo is clearly visible from the roundabout. If you run into any trouble, call Alex — admin assistant to Shailesh Upreti for navigation assistance at +1 (607) 444-2443.
Traveling by Air
Vestal is in the Southern Tier of New York State. Depending on where you're flying from, these are the airports most visitors use:
| Airport | Drive Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BGMGreater Binghamton Airport | ~15 min (9 mi)Closest | Regional airport with limited daily service. Connections typically via Philadelphia (PHL) or Newark (EWR). Best for a same-day arrival if flight times work. |
| SYRSyracuse Hancock International | ~1 hr 20 min (75 mi)Recommended | Most reliable option for domestic travelers. Good frequency from DC, Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit and Orlando. Rental car and rideshare readily available. |
| ITHIthaca Tompkins International | ~1 hr (55 mi) | Small regional airport. Limited daily flights, primarily through Newark. |
| AVPWilkes-Barre / Scranton Intl | ~1 hr 15 min (70 mi) | Good alternative with service from Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago and several Florida markets. |
| ALBAlbany International | ~2 hr 45 min (155 mi) | Medium hub with broader domestic connectivity. Useful when SYR schedules don't line up. |
| EWRNewark Liberty International | ~3 hr 15 min (185 mi)Intl Gateway | Best choice for most international travelers. United hub with direct service from Europe, Middle East and Asia. |
| PHLPhiladelphia International | ~3 hr 15 min (195 mi)Intl Gateway | American Airlines hub. Strong European and transatlantic options. |
| JFKNew York John F. Kennedy | ~3 hr 45 min (200 mi)Longer Drive | Widest international connectivity. Consider only if flight options at EWR/PHL don't work — the drive to Vestal is noticeably longer than from EWR. |
| LGANew York LaGuardia | ~3 hr 30 min (190 mi) | Domestic-heavy. Similar drive time to JFK/EWR. |
Ground Transport
Uber and Lyft operate from BGM, SYR, ITH and all NYC-area airports. Enterprise, Hertz, Avis and National have counters at SYR, EWR and PHL. For groups of 3–6, a private car from SYR typically runs $180–$260 one-way; we're happy to help coordinate.
Recommended Hotels
DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton, Holiday Inn Binghamton-Vestal Road, and Residence Inn Binghamton Vestal are all within 10–15 minutes of the Innovation Center. Ask Alex and we'll share a current shortlist with negotiated rates where available.
When You Arrive
- Follow the walking directions from Parking above — lobby, elevator on the right, press 2, straight ahead to the roundabout, Suite 2400 on your left (watch for the large C4V logo).
- At C4V reception in Suite 2400, let the team know you've arrived and the name of your host. A C4V team member will greet you and walk you in.
- If you're running behind, arriving outside of reception hours, or need help at any point along the way, call the main line at +1 (607) 444-2443 or email admin@c4v.us.