MEMSDUKEPRATT School of engineering

Driving directions

Driving Directions

Pratt School of Engineering in 2005

Pratt School of Engineering

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.

The mission of Duke's Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science educational programs is to provide the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to be successful in the practice of engineering; the preparation necessary to undertake professional registration; an educational preparation for graduate or professional study; and an education background that is the basis for professional growth and leadership throughout a career that may encompass a broad range of endeavors, both technical and non-technical.