Maps & Directions

From New York, Northern New Jersey, and New England

Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 2. Proceed on Route 322 West across the Commodore Barry Bridge. Coming off the bridge, follow signs for I-95 North and Philadelphia. Take I-95 North to Exit 6 (Routes 320 and 352). At first traffic light, turn left onto Edgmont Avenue and go over the bridge. Bear right onto Providence Avenue at the fork on other side of bridge. 

Go to first traffic light and turn right onto E 14th St. into the main entrance of the university.

From Philadelphia and Philadelphia Airport

Take I-95 South to Exit 6. Bear right at the off ramp. Turn right onto Walnut Street, and right again onto E 14th St. 

From Western & Northern Pennsylvania

Follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 333, I-476. Take I-476 South to Exit 1, MacDade Blvd. exit. Keep right to take the MacDade Blvd. West ramp. Merge onto MacDade Blvd., which becomes E 22nd St. Turn left onto Providence Ave/PA-320. 

Turn left onto E 14th St. 

From Delaware, Maryland & Washington, D.C. 

Take I-95 North to Exit 6 (Routes 320 and 352). At first traffic light, turn left onto Edgmont Avenue and go over the bridge. Bear right onto Providence Avenue at the fork on other side of bridge.

Go to first traffic light and turn right onto E 14th St. into the main entrance of the university.

From Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Follow I-76 East (exiting the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Valley Forge) to Exit 331A (I-476 South). Take I-476 South to Exit 1, MacDade Blvd. Turn right onto MacDade Blvd., which becomes E 22nd St. Turn left onto Providence Ave/PA 320.

Turn left onto E 14th St.

From Southern New Jersey

Take the Atlantic City Expressway to Rt. 42 North. Route 42 North becomes I-76 West. Follow I-76 West across the Walt Whitman Bridge into Pennsylvania. After the bridge, follow signs for I-95 South. Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 7 toward Plymouth Meeting. 

Take EXIT 1, MacDade Blvd. Keep right to take the MacDade Blvd. West ramp. Merge onto MacDade Blvd., which becomes E 22nd St. 

Turn left onto Providence Ave/PA-320. 

Turn left onto E 14th St.

From Swarthmore Train Station  

• Go west on North Chester Rd. 
• At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto South Chester Rd (PA 320).
• Turn slightly left onto S Providence Road (PA 320).
• Turn left onto E 14th St.
• Turn left onto University Place.

Widener students may call Campus Safety at 610-499-4200 for transportation to and from the train station.

Overview

Widener University welcomes visitors and guests to our campus. While there is no charge for guest parking, all visitors and guests must obtain a temporary parking permit from the Office of Campus Safety located in Old Main. This office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Temporary parking permits can also be obtained at Lipka Hall during normal business hours. Passes are valid in accordance with the date and time indicated.  Registered and permitted guest vehicles may park in any campus lot with the exception of Old Main Lot unless prior approval has been authorized.

Prospective students can contact the Admissions Office (610-499-4126) to register for a campus tour and receive instructions about parking on campus.

Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for informing their visitors and guests of the parking permit requirement as well as the rules and regulations to park on University property. Widener University is not responsible for any damage or theft involving vehicles parked on its property.

Parking On-Campus

To park in campus lots, full-time, students, faculty, and staff must obtain a parking permit. To request a parking permit, submit your information online through the Widener University Parking Portal. Your permit can be mailed to your address or picked up at the Office of Campus Safety in Old Main. View Widener's parking policy and guides for more information. 
Download Campus Parking Map

Parking Off-Campus

The city of Chester enforces a residential permit parking program off-campus on the streets adjacent to Widener University. If you are a Chester resident living in the impacted areas detailed (below) and have not already done so, you can apply for a parking permit using the Chester parking permit form.   Download Chester Residential Permit Parking Map  

Staying the night near Main Campus?

There are many convenient lodging accommodations near Widener's Main Campus, including:

Inn at Swarthmore

10 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
610-543-7500
theinnatswat.com
use promo code: WIDENER

Hampton Inn Media

300 S Beatty Road, Media, PA 19063
484-443-8899
hamptoninn.hilton.com

Courtyard Philadelphia Springfield Marriott

400 West Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064
610-543-1080
marriott.com

SpringHill Suites Marriott at Philadelphia Airport/Ridley Park

201 Industrial Highway, Ridley Park, PA
610-915-6600
marriott.com

Bus

Two SEPTA bus routes—Routes 109 on Providence Road and Route 113 on Melrose Avenue—connect you to the region-wide mass transit network. Both serve 69th Street Terminal and the Chester Transportation Center, where you can ride the regional rail train into Center City Philadelphia. 

Train

SEPTA's regional rail line can be accessed only a short drive away at the Swarthmore or Media train stations.  This line conveniently takes passengers to key stops in the City of Brotherly Love like University City and 30th Street Station. 

Visit SEPTA's website for schedules and other information.

Shuttle Schedule and Stops

To Request Shuttle Service,  Call Campus Safety at, (610) 499-4200

Shuttle Hours 

Monday - Friday  (8am - 12 Midnight) 
Saturday  (10am - 12 Midnight}
Sunday     (12 Noon - 8pm}

On-Campus Shuttle Stops / Pickup locations           
Begin after 12:00PM    Monday - Friday

• Old Main Lot – Old Main  (Spang Lot, Kapelski, Sharples, Moll, Hanna, Howell, Grasselli)
• University Center – UC  (Clock Tower Circle, Quick Center, Walnut St. & 14^th  St.)
• Best Western Hotel Lot – Bookstore (BW Hotel, TD Bank, Uno’s, Campus Bookstore)
• Library Circle - (Harris, Dixon, New Hall, Boettner, Bruce, KLC, Library, Kirkbride, ACN, Freedom Hall)
• Metropolitan Hall  - Metro  (Melrose Ave. & 17^th  St.)
• Pride Rec. Lot entrance – Pride Rec.  (Schwartz Center)

Off-Campus Shuttle Routes, Scheduled Stops 
Begin after 12 Noon,   Monday - Friday

Sunday - Wednesday
Walmart  (Eddystone Shopping Center) -  until 11:00PM                                        
Wawa  (Ridley Park, until Woodlyn location reopens late Fall 2024)
Shoprite Market
Popeyes / McDonald’s

Thursday - Saturday
Springfield Mall / Target -  until 11:00PM 
Goodwill / 320 Market
Dollar Tree                                                                                               
CVS -  until 10:00PM 

Off Campus runs leave from Old Main Lot or other Pre-scheduled On-Campus Shuttle stop locations (listed above) upon request via email or Call to Campus Safety, beginning after 12 Noon Monday thru Sunday, upon availability.  Drivers must stay on specified routes, servicing listed stops for the specific day.

Saturday & Sunday runs are by request from a Shuttle Stop location or by walkup on Old Main Lot, pending Shuttle availability.  Please email, rlamb@widener.edu for any special Shuttle requests, not listed above.

By Approved Request ONLY, Pending Shuttle Availability – Limited Day & Weekend Service

• Brookhaven: Wawa & Brookhaven Shopping Center (Chick-fil-A, Aldi)