Directions and Parking
Directions to Syracuse University
The most direct route to the SU campus is from Interstate 81 (I-81), which runs north-south through central and northern New York State. The east-west New York State Thruway, Interstate 90, crosses I-81 just north of Syracuse. Interstate 690 (I-690), another major east-west highway, crosses I-81 in the downtown area.
From I-81, take Exit 18, Adams Street. *Follow Adams Street eastbound up the hill to University Avenue. A right turn onto University Avenue leads to the center of campus.
Alternate route from I-81 South: Take Exit 17, East Brighton Avenue. Turn right onto South State Street. Turn right onto East Colvin Street heading east toward Manley Field House. Turn left onto Comstock Avenue to the east side of campus.
From New York State Thruway, take Exit 36 for I-81 and downtown Syracuse. Head south on I-81 to the Adams Street exit (Exit 18). Continue directions from * above.
From the west on I-690, take I-81 south to the Adams Street exit (Exit 18). Continue directions from * above.
From the east on I-690, take the Townsend Street exit and turn left onto Townsend Street. At the light, turn left onto Erie Boulevard East. After the third light, turn right onto University Avenue (no light), which leads to the center of campus.
From Hancock Airport north of the city, proceed to the ramp for I-81 south to Syracuse, head south on I-81 to the Adams Street exit (Exit 18). Continue directions from * above.
Parking Information
Free parking is available on Saturday, May 10 in the University Avenue Garage.
Directions to University Avenue Garage
Southbound travelers: Proceed down ramp and continue on Almond Street to Adams Street. Turn LEFT on Adams Street and continue up the hill to the third traffic light. Cross University Avenue and turn LEFT into the University Avenue Garage.
Northbound travelers: Proceed down ramp and turn RIGHT onto Adams Street. Continue up the hill to the third traffic light. Cross University Avenue and turn LEFT into the University Avenue Garage.