Maps and driving info for visitors to the University of Washington Department of Physics
Maps and driving info for visitors to the Maps: Seattle overview, University District, Campus, UW Physics-Astronomy Building, path to Nuclear Physics Lab
From I-5: exit at 45th St, go east on 45th approximately 1/2 mile to 15th Ave NE. Turn right on 15th, go south 3 blocks to NE 41st St, turn left into UW Central Plaza Underground Garage.
From I-90: go north on I-5 past the city center and follow directions above.
From SR-520 (Evergreen Point Floating Bridge): exit north on Montlake Blvd, turn left onto Pacific St, turn right on 15th, go north on 15th past campus entrance to 41st St, turn right into Central Plaza Underground Parking Garage. (Or, use Triangle Garage: immediately after turning onto Pacific St, follow signs to hospital parking).
Parking options: First choice is the Central Plaza Underground Garage, entrance at 15th Ave NE and NE 41st St (west side of main campus). If this garage is full, enter anyway and ask attendant to direct you to alternate parking nearby, or try the Triangle Garage near the UW Hospital. Another option is the South Campus Garage, see map below. Metered parking is available on Level 1 of the West Campus Garage, enter from Brooklyn Ave NE just south of NE Pacific St.
Seattle area (marker indicates UW)
University District (star marks Physics Astronomy Building)
Location of Physics-Astronomy Building (PAB) and parking garages on UW campus
Physics-Astronomy Building (PAB) wings and entrances
Path from PAB to NPL via HUB. Alternative route: follow Burke-Gilman bike trail from PAB around campus, get off near Gate 3.
