Directions and Parking
To the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
39th & Spruce Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Appointments: 215.746.VETS (215.746.8387)
Emergencies: 215.746.V911 (215.746.8911), 24 hours a day.
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From NORTH (CT, NY and NJ) via GARDEN STATE PARKWAY and/or NJ TURNPIKE:
Take EXIT 4 off NJ TPK. This is Rt 73 North. Just after Rt 73 is a traffic light at the intersection. Just beyond the light is I-295, take it SOUTH to I-76/I-676 EXIT (a left exit), then follow signs for the WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE. After paying toll on PA side, follow signs for I-76 WEST. Take SOUTH ST EXIT #346A (a left exit). At top of ramp is a traffic light, TURN LEFT, go seven lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT. The hospital and parking garage are directly ahead of you.
APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIME: New York City 2-1/2 hrs.
From EAST (NJ: Asbury, Monmouth, etc.):
Take I-195 WEST to I-295 SOUTH. Take I-295 SOUTH to I-76/I-676 EXIT (a left exit), then follow signs for the WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE. After paying toll on PA side, signs for I-76 WEST. Take SOUTH ST EXIT #346A (a left exit). At top of ramp is a traffic light, TURN LEFT, go 7 lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT, the hospital and parking garage aredirectly ahead of you.
From TOMS RIVER, NJ area:
Take Rt 37 To Rt. 70, to I-295 SOUTH. Take I-295 SOUTH to I-76/I-676 EXIT (a left exit), then follow signs for the WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE. After paying toll on PA side, follow signs for I-76 WEST. Take SOUTH ST EXIT #346A (a left exit). At top of ramp is a traffic light, TURN LEFT, go seven lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT. The hospital and parking garage are directly ahead of you.
From SOUTH (VA, DC, MD & DE) via I-95 NORTH:
Take I-95 NORTH to signs for I-76 WEST/VALLEY FORGE Exit #13. This will take you directly onto the George C. Platt Bridge. At bottom of bridge is a traffic light, TURN LEFT(still following signs for I-76 West). After driving through an underpass, you will be on I-76, stay in left lane. Take SOUTH STREET EXIT #346A (left exit). At top of ramp is a traffic light, TURN LEFT, go seven lights to 39th Street , TURN LEFT. The hospital and parking garage are directly ahead of you.
APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIMES: Baltimore - 2-1/2 hrs, Washington DC - 3 hrs.
FROM SOUTHEAST (Eastern Shore, Dover, Norfolk, etc.):
Take US 13 until it joins I-495/I-95 just south of Wilmington and proceed with directions immediately above.
APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIME : Dover - 2 hrs, Norfolk - 6 hrs.
From NE PHILA/TRENTON, NJ via I-95 SOUTH:
Take I-95 SOUTH to I-676 WEST (Exit #22). After BROAD ST EXIT, move into right lane and take I-76 EAST/AIRPORT EXIT (watch your speed; this is a bad curve). As soon as you come onto I-76, you'll go through an underpass, MOVE LEFT WHEN THERE. Immediately after the underpass, exit at SOUTH STREET EXIT (#346A). At top of ramp is a traffic light, TURN RIGHT. Go seven lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT. The hospital and parking garage are directly ahead of you.
APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIME: Trenton - 1 hr.
From WEST (Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, etc. via PA TPK):
Take PA TPK to VALLEY FORGE INTERCHANGE (#326). After toll, go straight to I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway). Stay on I-76 following AIRPORT signs. Take SOUTH STREET EXIT #346A (left exit). At top of ramp is a traffic light, TURN RIGHT. Go seven lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT. The hospital and parking garage are directly ahead of you.
APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIME: Harrisburg - 2 hrs.
From NORTHEAST PA (Allentown, Poconos, etc. via the NE EXT PA TPK):
Take N.E. EXT (I-476) of PA TPK south to I-76 East (Exit #331A) and follow AIRPORT signs. Take SOUTH STREET EXIT #346A (left exit). At top of ramp is a traffic light, TURN RIGHT. Go seven lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT. The hospital and parking garage are directly ahead of you.
APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIME: Allentown - 1 hr.
From N.E. PHILA via Roosevelt Blvd (US 1) /Schuylkill Expressway (I-76):
Stay on I-76 EAST following AIRPORT signs. Take SOUTH STREET EXIT #346A (left exit). At top of ramp is a traffic light, TURN RIGHT. Go seven lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT. The hospital and parking garage are directly ahead of you.
From PHILA AIRPORT (generated by Mapquest):
1. Start out going WEST on TINICUM ISLAND RD toward SCOTT WAY (0.73 miles).
2. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto SCOTT WAY (0.12 miles).
3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT toward I-95 N (0.03 miles).
4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto INDUSTRIAL HWY/PA-291 E. Continue to follow PA-291 E (4.41 miles).
5. Turn LEFT onto S 26TH ST/PA-291 E (1.33 miles).
6. S 26TH ST/PA-291 E becomes I-76 W (0.76 miles).
7. Take EXIT 346B toward UNIVERSITY AVENUE/CIVIC CENTER (0.17 miles).
8. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto S 34TH ST (0.57 miles).
9. S 34TH ST becomes S UNIVERSITY AVE (0.48 miles).
10. S UNIVERSITY AVE becomes US-13/S 38TH ST (0.12 miles).
11. Turn RIGHT onto SPRUCE ST (0.01 miles).
12. End at 3800 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19104-4192.
For any areas not covered by the above directions, please call the appointment desk at 215-898-4680.
Parking
Parking at a reasonable fee is available next to the hospital entrance.