Navigating to Duke University Hospital: Directions, Parking, and Local Amenities

Duke University Hospital, a renowned medical center located at 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina, provides comprehensive care and services to patients from across the region and beyond. This article serves as a guide to assist patients and visitors in planning their trip to the hospital, covering directions, parking options, transportation, nearby accommodations, and important information about emergency services.

Driving Directions to Duke University Hospital

As the Durham area (inclusive of the Research Triangle Park) is geographically expansive, driving is a common mode of transportation. Here are several routes to reach the hospital:

• From the West (I-40 W):

  1. Merge onto I-40 W.
  2. Merge onto NC-147 N via EXIT 279B toward DURHAM/DOWNTOWN.
  3. Take the ELBA ST/TRENT DR exit, EXIT 15A.
  4. Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the TRENT DR ramp.
  5. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto TRENT ST.
  6. Turn RIGHT onto ERWIN RD.

• From the East (I-40 E):

  1. Merge onto I-40 E toward BURLINGTON/DURHAM.
  2. Merge onto I-85 N.
  3. Merge onto NC-147 S via EXIT 172 toward DURHAM/DOWNTOWN/RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK.
  4. Take the ELBA ST/TRENT DR exit, EXIT 15A.
  5. Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the TRENT DR ramp.
  6. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto TRENT ST.
  7. Turn RIGHT onto ERWIN RD.

• From the South (I-95 S):

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  1. Merge onto I-95 S toward PETERSBURG/NORFOLK.
  2. Merge onto I-85 S via EXIT 51 toward DURHAM/ATLANTA.
  3. Take the HILLANDALE RD exit, EXIT 174B.
  4. Turn LEFT onto HILLANDALE RD.
  5. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto FULTON ST.
  6. Turn RIGHT onto ERWIN RD.

• From the North (I-77 N):

  1. Merge onto I-77 N.
  2. Merge onto I-85 N via EXIT 13A toward GREENSBORO.
  3. Merge onto NC-147 S via EXIT 172 toward DURHAM/DOWNTOWN/RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK.
  4. Take the HILLANDALE RD/FULTON ST exit.
  5. Merge onto FULTON ST.
  6. Turn RIGHT onto ERWIN RD.

Parking Options at Duke University Hospital

Duke University Hospital offers several parking options for patients and visitors:

• Duke Hospital Garage: Located across Erwin Road from Duke University Hospital. Vehicles enter one block north, at 2223 Elba Street. Visitors may take a secure, well-lighted, and climate-controlled walkway under Erwin Road. To reach the walkway, take a parking garage elevator down to Level RT (for "tunnel") and follow the signs to Duke University Hospital or Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center. This parking garage is most convenient for patients and visitors who intend to use the Erwin Road hospital entrance, or visit Duke University Hospital or Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center. Cost: $2 per hour or a maximum of $14 per day. The garage is within walking distance from the hospital entrance.
• Duke Medicine Circle Parking Garage: Located at 302 Trent Drive and features a climate-controlled, enclosed walkway to Duke Clinic. A free shuttle is just outside the garage to escort you to the Duke Medicine Pavilion entrance. This parking garage is most convenient for patients and visitors going to the Duke Medicine Pavilion, Duke Cancer Center, and Duke Clinic. Cost: $2 per hour or a maximum of $14 per day.
• Additional Parking Information: Parking for oversized vehicles is adjacent to the Duke University Hospital parking deck. To obtain a pass for an oversized vehicle, call 919-684-7275. Valet parking is also available at the entrance to Duke Clinic, Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm for $16 per visit. One-use parking passes ($7 each) and five-use parking passes ($35 each) are available for patients visiting Duke for an appointment, patients in the hospital, and visitors of patients admitted to Duke University Hospital. To purchase discounted parking passes, visit an information desk at Duke Central Tower, Duke Medicine Pavilion, the Duke University Hospital entrance, Duke Cancer Center, or Duke Clinic (1st floor main lobby) to obtain a Discounted Parking Authorization Form. You can purchase passes in the parking garage or parking office.

Public Transportation

For those who prefer public transportation, Duke University Hospital is accessible via:

• GoDurham bus routes 6 and 11A/11B
• GoTriangle bus routes 400, 405, DRX, and ODX
  • The closest bus stops are Duke Hospital and Fulton St at VA Hospital.
• Duke Transit: Provides free bus service to the Duke University Medical Center campus for students, employees, patients, and visitors. All routes served by Duke Transit are accessible to persons with disabilities.

Accommodation Options

Several hotels are located near Duke University Hospital, catering to various preferences and budgets. A few options include:

• JB Duke Hotel: Located on the campus of Duke University, this upscale hotel features 198 guestrooms and suites and offers complimentary transportation to all Duke University campus locations.
• Courtyard Marriott: Located on Front Street, this hotel is 1.6 miles from the Duke University Medical Center.
• Millennium Hotel: Situated one mile from Duke University Medical Center, this hotel is conveniently located near area points of interest.
• Durham Marriott Convention Center: Located in downtown Durham, this hotel is 2 miles from Duke University Medical Center, 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), and 7 miles from Research Triangle Park (RTP).
• The Durham Hotel: Situated in downtown Durham, this hotel is 2.5 miles from Duke University Medical Center.
• 21c Museum Hotel: Located in the center of downtown Durham, 2.5 miles from Duke University Medical Center. This hotel offers complimentary sprinter van service, free wireless internet, and open curated art exhibitions.
• Unscripted Durham Hotel: Located near Durham landmarks such as the American Tobacco Campus, this hotel is 2.5 miles from Duke University Medical Center.
• Residence Inn Duke University Medical Center: It offers many amenities to carter to your needs and less than 1 mile to Duke University, 2 miles to Duke University Medical Center and minutes to Durham Performing Arts Center DPAC, NC Central University (6 miles) and UNC-Chapel Hill (8 miles).

Emergency Services

The Duke University Hospital emergency department provides immediate care to more than 80,000 sick or injured people each year. As a Level 1 trauma center, medical teams care for children and adults with complex traumatic injuries including falls, motor vehicle accidents and gunshot wounds.

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• Important Considerations: If unsure how serious your condition is, call your doctor's office or your health insurance company's nurse line for advice if your doctor isn't available. Wait times are a concern in any emergency department and how quickly one is seen is dependent on many factors.
• Accessibility: Plan your trip to Duke University Hospital: Emergency Room through GoDurham bus routes 6 and 11A/11B or GoTriangle bus routes 400, 405, DRX, and ODX. The closest bus stops are Duke Hospital and Fulton St at VA Hospital. Duke Transit provides free bus service to the Duke University Medical Center campus for students, employees, patients, and visitors.

Insurance Information

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks. Please call your insurance company to confirm your access to health care services at Duke Health locations and what (if any) co-payments, co-insurances and deductibles will be your responsibility.

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