Driving Directions

Due to an extensive roadwork project, the main entrance to campus is closed. Access to campus is available via Campus Drive, off Broadway Street. Please use the following directions to navigate to your upcoming visit. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Approaching from the North on I-26/US 19/US 23

  • Take Exit 25 (UNC Asheville/NC 251).
  • Turn left at the traffic light at the bottom of the ramp.
  • Proceed approximately 0.25 miles to the first traffic light; turn left onto Campus Drive.
  • For campus visits:
    • Follow Campus Drive to the top of the stop sign at the top of the hill.
    • Turn right at the stop sign, go down the hill to the next stop sign.  The silver bulldog statue will be on your right.
    • Turn right at that stop sign onto University Heights Drive.
    • Follow University Heights approximately .5 miles (past Justice Gymnasium, Governors Hall, Highsmith Student Union, and Brown Hall) to Chestnut Hall.
    • Parking is located in front of the bronze bulldog statue.  Overflow parking is available down the sidewalk from Chestnut Hall in the marked Admission spaces. 
  • For Admitted Student Day:
    • Take Campus Drive to the top of the hill and turn right at the stop sign.
    • The parking deck will be on your right.

 

Approaching from the East on I-40

  • Take exit 53B onto I-240 W.
  • Follow I-240 W for approximately 4.5 miles.
  • Take Exit 4A onto I-26 W/US-19 N/US-23 N/US-70 W (UNC Asheville/Weaverville).
  • Follow I-26 W for approximately 1.5 miles.
  • Take Exit 25 (UNC Asheville/NC-251).
  • Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Broadway.
  • Proceed approximately 0.25 miles to the first traffic light; turn left onto Campus Drive.
  • For campus visits:
    • Follow Campus Drive to the top of the stop sign at the top of the hill.
    • Turn right at the stop sign, go down the hill to the next stop sign.  The silver bulldog statue will be on your right.
    • Turn right at that stop sign onto University Heights Drive.
    • Follow University Heights approximately .5 miles (past Justice Gymnasium, Governors Hall, Highsmith Student Union, and Brown Hall) to Chestnut Hall.
    • Parking is located in front of the bronze bulldog statue.  Overflow parking is available down the sidewalk from Chestnut Hall in the marked Admission spaces. 
  • For Admitted Student Day:
    • Take Campus Drive to the top of hill and turn right at the stop sign.
    • The parking deck will be on your right.

 

Approaching from the West on I-40

  • Take Exit 46B (left) onto I-240 E/I-26 W (Asheville).
  • Follow I-240 E/I-26 W for approximately 3 miles.
  • Take Exit 3B and as you cross the bridge over the river, move into the left-hand lane.
  • Take Exit 4A (left) onto I-26 W/US-19 N/US-23 N/US-70 W (UNC Asheville/Weaverville).
  • Follow I-26 W for approximately 1.5 miles.
  • Take Exit 25 (UNC Asheville/NC-251).
  • Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Broadway.
  • Proceed approximately 0.25 miles to the first traffic light; turn left onto Campus Drive.
  • For campus visits:
    • Follow Campus Drive to the top of the stop sign at the top of the hill.
    • Turn right at the stop sign, go down the hill to the next stop sign.  The silver bulldog statue will be on your right.
    • Turn right at that stop sign onto University Heights Drive.
    • Follow University Heights approximately .5 miles (past Justice Gymnasium, Governors Hall, Highsmith Student Union, and Brown Hall) to Chestnut Hall.
    • Parking is located in front of the bronze bulldog statue.  Overflow parking is available down the sidewalk from Chestnut Hall in the marked Admission spaces. 
  • For Admitted Student Day:
    • Take Campus Drive to the top of hill and turn right at the stop sign.
    • The parking deck will be on your right.

Approaching from the South on I-26

  • Stay on I-26 W and merge onto I-240 E (toward US-70/UNC Asheville/Asheville).
  • Follow I-240 E/I-26 W for approximately 3 miles.
  • Take Exit 3B and as you cross the bridge over the river, move into the left-hand lane.
  • Take Exit 4A (left) onto I-26 W/US-19 N/US-23 N/US-70 W (UNC Asheville/Weaverville).
  • Follow I-26 W for approximately 1.5 miles.
  • Take Exit 25 (UNC Asheville/NC-251).
  • Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Broadway.
  • Proceed approximately 0.25 miles to the first traffic light; turn left onto Campus Drive.
  • For campus visits:
    • Follow Campus Drive to the top of the stop sign at the top of the hill.
    • Turn right at the stop sign, go down the hill to the next stop sign.  The silver bulldog statue will be on your right.
    • Turn right at that stop sign onto University Heights Drive.
    • Follow University Heights approximately .5 miles (past Justice Gymnasium, Governors Hall, Highsmith Student Union, and Brown Hall) to Chestnut Hall.
    • Parking is located in front of the bronze bulldog statue.  Overflow parking is available down the sidewalk from Chestnut Hall in the marked Admission spaces. 
  • For Admitted Student Day:
    • Take Campus Drive to the top of hill and turn right at the stop sign.
    • The parking deck will be on your right.