Location and Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Phone: 1-302-831-2833 GPS: 39.67853, -75.74878 |
![]() The DGS building, built in 1989, is located near the intersection of Academy St and Lovett Ave
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Accessibility
- Accessible restroom(s)
- Elevator(s) with Braille
- Ground level entrance/ramp(s)
Parking
Recommended parking locations:
- When visiting the Delaware Geological Survey it is best to park at the Perkins Student Center Parking Garage. There is a parking fee. On street parking is limited.
- The Perkins Student Center Parking Garage (Area #4C on the "UD Parking Map" at the top of this page) is located on Academy St just south of the DGS building, approximately a 5-minute walk. This is a multi-level indoor facility with hourly and daily rates.
- Try the Trabant University Center (TUC) Parking Garage (Area #17C on the "UD Parking Map" at the top of this page) if the Perkins Garage is at capacity. The TUC Parking Garage is located between Main St and Delaware Ave on the West part of campus. It takes approximately 10-12 minutes to walk to the DGS building. Hourly and daily rates apply and are similar to those charged at the Perkins Garage.
Driving Directions
From the north: Take I-95 South to Delaware Exit 1-B, Route 896 North, which becomes South College Avenue at the intersection of Route 4. Continue straight on South College Avenue for approx. two miles, past such landmarks as the Bob Carpenter/Sports Convocation Center, Delaware Stadium, and the Delaware Field House. Continue going straight to the intersection of South College Avenue and Park Place. Turn right at Park Place and go one block to the intersection of Park Place and Academy St. Turn left and go one block to Courtney St and the Perkins Garage on the right.
From the south: Take I-95 North to Delaware Exit 1, Route 896 North, which becomes South College Avenue at the intersection of Route 4. Continue straight on South College Avenue for approx. two miles, past such landmarks as the Bob Carpenter/Sports Convocation Center, Delaware Stadium, and the Delaware Field House. Continue going straight to the intersection of South College Avenue and Park Place. Turn right at Park Place and go one block to the intersection of Park Place and Academy St. Turn left and go one block to Courtney St and the Perkins Garage on the right.
From the west: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Route 283 South. Continue on Route 283 South, which becomes Route 30 East outside of Lancaster, to Route 896 South. As you reach campus and cross the railroad tracks, immediately turn left onto Delaware Avenue and continue to the intersection of Delaware Ave and Academy St. Turn right onto Academy Street and continue two blocks to Courtney St and the Perkins Garage on your left.
For additional places to park, including the UD visitors Center and the Trabant Parking Garage, please visit the UD Visitor Information Center at UD Visit Us page.