DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Duke is located near the intersection of two major interstate highways, I-40 and I-85. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which is served by 12 airlines, is 15 miles--and a 20-minute drive--southeast of campus. Amtrak passenger service and bus service are available to downtown Durham, which is close to campus. Airport Transportation: A taxi ride from RDU Airport to campus will cost about $30. If you are interested in other transportation from the airport (rental cars, shuttle services) please visit the RDU International Airport website.

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From Chapel Hill

• Follow 15-501 from Chapel Hill towards Durham
• When 15-501 splits into the business and by-pass routes, take the 15-501 North Bypass/Duke University exit (you will exit to the right)
• Follow for approximately one to two miles and exit at the Hwy 751 - Cameron Blvd/Duke University West Campus exit
• Turn right at the bottom of the ramp, get into the left lane, and go about one mile to the third stop light
• Turn left onto Duke University Road and continue 3/4 of a mile
• Turn left on Chapel Drive; proceed to the traffic circle.
• Turn onto the traffic circle then immediately right onto Campus Drive. The Admissions Office driveway will be the first left.

From Raleigh and Airport traveling west on Interstate 40

• Bear right at Exit 279 onto Durham Freeway North (NC 147); continue into Durham
• Exit at Swift Avenue (Exit 14); turn left at the top of ramp, toward Duke's West Campus
• Pass through one traffic light
• Turn right at the four-way stop onto Campus Drive
• Travel approximately 3/4 of a mile, crossing Anderson Street
• The Admissions Office driveway is on your right as you approach the traffic circle.

From Interstate 85 traveling south

• Exit to the right at Exit 174-A onto “15-501 South By-Pass/Duke University/Chapel Hill”
• Proceed approximately two miles and exit onto Hwy 751 – Cameron Blvd – Exit 107
• Turn left, stay in the left lane and go about one mile to the fourth stop light
• Turn left onto Duke University Road and continue ¾ of a mile
• Turn left on Chapel Drive; proceed to the traffic circle
• Turn onto the traffic circle and then immediately right onto Campus Drive. The Admissions Office driveway will be the first left.

From Interstate 85/40 traveling north/east

• Continue on Interstate 85 north toward Durham
• Exit onto Highway 70 East at the sign "To NC 751/Duke University" (Exit 170)
• Continue on Highway 70 for approximately 1.3 miles to the intersection of 70 and 751
• Turn right onto Highway 751 and go about 4.5 miles
• Turn left at fifth stop light (Duke University Road) and continue about 3/4 of a mile
• Turn left on Chapel Drive; proceed to the traffic circle.
• Turn onto the traffic circle then immediately right onto Campus Drive. The Admissions Office driveway will be the first left.

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