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
Click here for a printable map to Ryan Hospital
From the NORTH (i.e. CT, NY, and NJ) via the GARDEN STATE PARKWAY and/or NJ TURNPIKE:
Take EXIT 4 off the NJTNPK. This is Rt. 73 North. Just after you come up on Rt. 73 there 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 the toll on the PA side, follow the signs for I-76 WEST. Take the SOUTH ST. EXIT #346A (a left exit). At the top of the ramp, there is a traffic light, TURN LEFT, go 7 lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT, the hospital and parking garage will be directly ahead of you.
APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIME: New York City 2 1/2 hrs.
From the EAST (i.e., Asbury Monmouth, etc..)
Take I-195 WEST to I-295 SOUTH - take it SOUTH to I-76/I-676 EXIT (a left exit), then follow signs for THE WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE. After paying the toll on the PA side, follow the signs for I-76 WEST. Take the SOUTH ST. EXIT #346A (a left exit). At the top of the ramp, there is a traffic light, TURN LEFT, go 7 lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT, the hospital and parking garage will be directly ahead of you.
From TOMS RIVER area:
Take Rt. 37. To Rt. 70, to I-295 SOUTH - take it SOUTH to I-76/I-676 EXIT (a left exit), then follow signs for THE WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE. After paying the toll on the PA side, follow the signs for I-76 WEST. Take the SOUTH ST. EXIT #346A (a left exit). At the top of the ramp, there is a traffic light, TURN LEFT, go 7 lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT, the hospital and parking garage will be directly ahead of you.
From the SOUTH (i.e. VA, DC, MD & DE) via I-95 NORTH.
Take I-95 NORTH to the signs that say I-76 WEST/VALLEY FORGE Exit #13. This will take you directly onto the George C. Platt Bridge. At the bottom of the bridge there is a traffic light, TURN LEFT.(Still following signs for I-76 West). You will go through an underpass, when you come out of the underpass you will be on I-76, stay in the left lane. Take the SOUTH STREET EXIT #346A (left exit), at the top of the ramp there is a traffic light, TURN LEFT, go 7 lights to 39th Street , TURN LEFT. The hospital and parking garage will be directly ahead of you.
APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIMES: Baltimore - 2 1/2 hrs
Washington DC - 3 hrs
FROM THE SOUTHEAST (I.E., Eastern Shore , Dover De, Norfolk, etc.):
Take US 13 until it joins I-495/I-95 just south of Wilmington and proceed with the directions immediately above.
APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIME : Dover - 2 hrs, Norfolk - 6 hrs
From N. E. PHILA./TRENTON NJ via I-95 SOUTH:Take I-95 SOUTH to I-676 WEST (Exit #22) - after the Broad Street Exit, move into the 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. As soon as you come out of the underpass, get off at SOUTH STREET EXIT (#346A). At the top of the ramp there is a traffic light, TURN RIGHT. Go 7 lights to 39th Street, TURN LEFT, the hospital and parking garage are directly ahead of you.
APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIME - Trenton 1hr
From the WEST (i.e. Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, etc. via PATNPK):Take the PATNPK to the VALLEY FORGE INTERCHANGE (#326). As soon as you pay the toll, go straight and you will be on I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway). Stay on I-76 following AIRPORT signs. Take the SOUTH STREET EXIT #346A (Left exit). At the top of the ramp there is a traffic light, TURN RIGHT, go 7 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 (i.e. Allentown, Poconos, etc. via the N.E. EXT. PATNPK):
Take the N.E. EXT (I-476), of the PATNPK south to I-76 East (Exit #331A) and follow AIRPORT signs. Take the SOUTH STREET EXIT #346A (Left exit). At the top of the ramp there is a traffic light, TURN RIGHT, go 7 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 the Roosevelt Blvd (US 1) /Schuylkill Expressway (I-76):
Stay on I-76 EAST following the AIRPORT signs. Take the SOUTH STREET EXIT #346A (left exit). At the top of the ramp there is a traffic light, TURN RIGHT, go 7 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 US
For any areas not covered by the above directions, please call the appointment desk at 215-898-4680. Parking at a reasonable fee is available next to the Hospital entrance.
