Directions to University City Main Campus
3141 Chestnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104
1-800-2-DREXEL
- From New York and Northern New Jersey
- From Princeton, Trenton, and points north
- From Western Pennsylvania
- From Northeastern Pennsylvania
- From airport and points south
- Parking options
- Public transportation
View the University City Main Campus Map.
Download the Campus Map and Directions (PDF).
Directions to University City Main Campus using Google Maps.
From New York and Northern New Jersey
- Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 4 (Route 73).
- Take Route 73 North to Betsy Ross Bridge/NJ 90 which is a left side exit.
- Cross the Betsy Ross Bridge and follow signs for I-95 South.
- Follow I-95 South to I-676 West.
- Follow I-676 West to the I-76 East exit (Philadelphia Int'l Airport).
- Take the I-76 East exit and follow to Exit 345 (University City/30th Street Station). Merge right and continue up the ramp.
- Turn right at the top of the ramp and go around 30th St. Station. For further instructions, see Parking Options.
From Princeton, Trenton, and Points North
- Take I-95 South to I-676 West
- Follow I-676 West to I-76 East Exit (Philadelphia Int'l. Airport)
- Follow to Exit 345 (University City/30th Street Station)
- Take Exit 345
- Turn right at the top of the ramp and go around 30th St. Station. For further instructions, see Parking Options.
From Western Pennsylvania
- Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 326 (I-76/Valley Forge/Philadelphia)
- Follow I-76 East to Exit 345 (30th Street Station)
- Turn right at the top of the ramp and go around 30th St. Station. For further instructions, see Parking Options.
From Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension I-476 South to Exit 16 (I-76/Valley Forge/ Philadelphia)
- Follow I-76 East to Exit 345 (30th Street Station)
- Turn right at the top of the ramp and go around 30th St. Station. For further instructions, see Parking Options.
From Airport and Points South
- Take I-95 North to I-676West (Exit 22 – left-hand exit)
- Follow I-676West to I-76 East. Exit at I-76 East (Int'l. Airport)
- Follow signs for Exit 345 (3/10th of a mile – 30th St./University City)
- Go under bridge and get into the right-hand lane, which is Exit 345
- Follow Exit 345 (30th St.) to first traffic light. For further instructions, see Parking Options.
Parking Options
There are several options available to you.
First Option: After taking Exit 345, continue up the ramp and turn right. Continue to the second traffic light which has a green sign for "West 3" and turn right. On your right is 5-Star Parking. Best Availability.
Second Option: After taking Exit 345, continue up the ramp and turn right. Continue to the third traffic light and turn right onto Market Street. Park America is on the right side of Market Street just past the light at 31st Street.
Third Option: If you do not find parking at Park America, continue down Market Street and turn left onto 36t Street. The University City Sheraton offers public parking.
Metered parking is also available on many of the surrounding streets.
Parking for Experience Drexel Day: Parking is available at the Drexel University Parking Garage located on 34th Street between Chestnut and Market Streets (entrance is on Ludlow Street). The rate is $11 per vehicle per day for Experience Drexel Day (January 12).
After taking Exit 345, at the top of the ramp make a right hand turn and continue to Market Street. Turn right onto Market Street. Continue along Market Street and turn left onto 34th Street. Turn left and enter the Drexel University PArking Garage on your left.
Public Transportation
For the latest schedules and information, please visit:
- SEPTA – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
- Amtrak
- New Jersey Transit
- PATCO – Port Authority Transit Corporation
From Philadelphia International Airport
Take SEPTA's R1 train to 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets), which is two blocks from Drexel's University City Main Campus. Directions from 30th Street Station.
Amtrak
Amtrak trains stop at 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets), which is two blocks from Drexel's University City Main Campus. Directions from 30th Street Station.
SEPTA Regional Rail
All Regional Rail trains stop at 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets), which is two blocks from Drexel's University City Main Campus. Directions from 30th Street Station.
SEPTA Subways and Trolleys
The Market-Frankford Line (the Blue Line) stops at 30th and 34th Streets and all trolley trains (the Green Lines) stop at 30th and 33rd Streets. Directions to the Main Building are below.
From 30th Street Station
- Walk one block south to Chestnut Street.
- Follow Chestnut Street west, passing under a train bridge, to the Main Building located on the northeast corner of 32nd and Chestnut Streets.
From 33rd or 34th Street and Market Street
- Walk one block south to Chestnut Street.
- Proceed east on Chestnut Street. The Main Building is located on the northeast corner of 32nd and Chestnut Streets.