Facilities-Directions
General Information about Newark, Delaware
Located near the northern tip of Delaware, Newark is
easily reached from five major metropolitan centers:
Wilmington (twenty minutes), Philadelphia and Baltimore
(one hour), Washington, D.C. (two hours), and New York
City (two and one-half hours).
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Driving Directions to the Main Athletic Complex
From the North and the East:
I-95 South to Delaware exit 1-B, Route 896 north. The
David Nelson Athletic Complex, marked by the Bob
Carpenter Sports/Convocation Center, is located on
the right just after Routes 4/896 intersection.
From the South and the West:
I-95 North to Maryland Exit 109B, Route 279 north (also
called Route 2). Proceed on this road which becomes
Elkton Road into Newark. Turn right at the intersection
of Routes 2 (279) and 4. Turn left at intersection of
Routes 4/896. The David Nelson Athletic Complex, marked
by the Bob Carpenter
Sports/Convocation Center, is located on the right.
Other Transportation to Campus
By Air:
Fly to Philadelphia International
Airport, only fifty minutes away. SEPTA, the rail system
for Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia area,
from the Philadelphia International Airport into
Wilmington and Newark (see their website for schedules).
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is also
nearby.
Ground transportation to and from the campus is
provided by Delaware Express (800-648-5466) and Airport
Shuttle (302-655-8878).
By Bus:
Greyhound/ Trailways buses from
Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York
City travel to Wilmington. To obtain a bus schedule,
phone Greyhound/Trailways at (302) 655-6111.
By Train:
Amtrak trains run between Florida and
New England and stop in Wilmington. From the Wilmington
train station, it is a 20-minute ride to campus. Delaware
Administration for Regional Transportation (DART) buses
transport passengers between Wilmington and Newark. To
contact DART, phone (302) 655-3381. Amtrak service is
also available to Newark. To contact Amtrak, phone (800)
523-8720.
