Driving Directions to Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University

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Map Coordinates to Engineering Quad

GPS: N 36 00.219 W 78 56.397; UTM: 17N X 685672 Y 3986316

From Greensboro and Points West

  • Via 1-85 North: Exit Onto N.C. 147 (Durham Freeway).
  • Take First Exit off Durham Freeway Onto 15-501 S. Toward Chapel Hill.
  • Stay in Right Lane, and Take Second Exit (#107), Marked Duke Univ. West Campus, to N.C. 751.
  • Turn Left Onto N.C. 751 S., and Go Under the Freeway.
  • At Third Traffic light (Science Drive) Take a Left. Continue Past Towerview Rd.
  • Turn Right Into the Visitor Parking Section to the North of the Chapel. Parking Is Available Outdoors or in the Bryan Center PGIV Parking Garage.
  • The Engineering Buildings Are Located Beyond the Science Drive Traffic Circle.

From Richmond and Points North

  • Via I-85 South: in Durham, Take the Left-Lane Exit (#174B) for Us 15-501 South Bypass - Duke University/Chapel Hill.
  • Continue on U.S. 15-501 to the Fourth Exit (#107), Marked Duke Univ. West Campus, a Right-Lane Exit for N.C. 751.
  • Turn Left Onto N.C. 751 S., Go Under the Freeway.
  • At Third Traffic light (Science Drive) Take a Left. Continue Past Towerview Rd.
  • Turn Right Into the Visitor Parking Section to the North of the Chapel. Parking Is Available Outdoors or in the Bryan Center PGIV Parking Garage.
  • The Engineering Buildings Are Located Beyond the Science Drive Traffic Circle.

From RDU Airport, Raleigh and Points East

  • Via I-40 West: Exit Onto the Durham Freeway (N.C. 147). Take Durham Freeway to Chapel Hill St. Exit (#13).
  • Take Right on Chapel Hill St. Continue Straight on Chapel Hill St. Until It Turns Into Duke University Rd.
  • Move to Far Right Lane, Drive Past Chapel Dr. and then Turn Right Onto Towerview Rd.
  • Drive Past Cameron Stadium to Science Drive Stop light.
  • Turn Right Into the Visitor Parking Section to the North of the Chapel. Parking Is Available Outdoors or in the Bryan Center PGIV Parking Garage.
  • The Engineering Buildings Are Located Beyond the Science Drive Traffic Circle.

From Chapel Hill

  • Via Us. 15-501 North. Take 15-501 North, Marked Duke Univ./Med Ctr. Do Not Take 15-501 Business.
  • Take Exit for N.C. 751 (#107) Marked Duke University West Campus.
  • Turn Right Onto N.C. 751 S.(Cameron Blvd.).
  • At Second Traffic light (Science Drive.) Take a Left. Continue Past Towerview Rd.
  • Turn Right Into the Visitor Parking Section to the North of the Chapel for Parking. Parking Is Available Outdoors or in the Bryan Center PGIV Parking Garage.
  • The Engineering Buildings Are Located Beyond the Science Drive Traffic Circle.
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Engineering Tour Reservations

Summer Schedule 2012

May 14 - August 9

Please check back for the Fall 2012 tour schedule in August.

All tours begin in the 2nd floor lobby of the Teer building (FYI, the main entrance of Teer is on the 2nd floor). You may park in the visitor parking section of the Bryan Center PGIV Parking Garage. Print out these directions to take with you.

Reservations are necessary.

Click here to reserve your space.

The Pratt tour schedule allows visitors the opportunity to attend both the University campus tour and the Pratt engineering tour on Monday through Friday.  Our tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and showcases Pratt's newest facilities, typical labs and classrooms, as well as covers information about the various opportunities available to engineering students. Please note, our tour guide is not equipped to answer questions about financial aid, test scores, admissions requirements, etc. Those questions should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

*Because we rely on the expertise of our students as tour guides, tours will NOT be taking place on the following dates:

  • May 28
  • July 4

Questions about Pratt tours can be directed to Meg Barker at 919-660-5386 or margaret.barker@duke.edu.

Questions about the University tours and/or Information Sessions, please call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 919-684-3214, or visit https://www.admissions.duke.edu/jump/campus/visiting_tours.html.