Centennial Campus is located inside the Raleigh city limits, just two miles from downtown and the State Capitol. Interstate 40 provides a direct connection to Research Triangle Park and RDU International Airport, both located 15 miles west of Centennial Campus.

I-40 coming east
Take Gorman Street exit (295). Turn left onto Gorman. Turn right at third light onto Avent Ferry Road. Pass Trailwood Drive (light) and turn right at next light onto Varsity Drive. Stop at Visitor’s Booth on Varsity Dr. located on the left in the median for a parking permit and assistance.

I-40 coming west

Take Lake Wheeler Road exit (296); turn right onto Lake Wheeler Road. Turn left at first light onto Centennial Parkway; pass the Farmers Market; follow to end. Turn left on Avent Ferry Road. Turn left at first light onto Varsity Drive.  Stop at Visitor’s Booth on Varsity Dr. located on the left in the median for a parking permit and assistance.

Inside the Raleigh Beltline

Take Western Boulevard to Avent Ferry Road. Turn onto Avent Ferry Road and then turn left at the second light onto Varsity Drive.  Stop at Visitor’s Booth on Varsity Dr. located on the left in the median for a parking permit and assistance. 

If you are visiting NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Red Hat or one of the Venture Buildings, parking is available in a deck adjacent to each of the buildings.  Visitor parking is designated in these areas.

For a map of Centennial Campus buildings click here.