Location
The College is situated along Manhattan College Parkway on the heights above Van Cortlandt Park (242nd Street and Broadway) in the Riverdale section of New York City. It is a short distance from the 242nd Street station of the Broadway-Seventh Avenue Subway and can be easily reached from any part of the metropolitan or suburban areas. The exit of the Henry Hudson Parkway (West Side Highway) located at 239th Street several blocks to the west of the College puts the campus within easy reach of New Jersey. The College is also within easy commuting distance from Long Island and Westchester and Rockland counties because of its proximity to the New York State Thruway and the Major Deegan Expressway (exit at Van Cortlandt Park South or West 240th Street).
Campus Map
Directions to Manhattan College
By Car:
From Long Island
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Triborough Bridge) (from South)
Follow signs to Major Deegan Expressway North (I-87), exit at Van Cortlandt Park South, bear right off ramp and bear right onto Broadway. At second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto Manhattan College Parkway. Proceed up hill to main gate on right.
Whitestone or Throgs Neck Bridge (from East)
To Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95), to Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North, exit at Van Cortlandt Park South, bear right off ramp and bear right onto Broadway. At second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto Manhattan College Parkway. Proceed up hill to main gate on right.
From Upstate
Saw Mill River Parkway/Henry Hudson Parkway
Traveling North: Exit at 239th Street. Go to stop sign, cross intersection and bear right onto Manhattan College Parkway. Proceed down hill to main gate on left.
Traveling South: Exit at 246th Street. Turn left at first traffic light, turn right onto Fieldston Road at circle and then turn left onto Manhattan College Parkway. Proceed down hill to main gate on left.
New York State Thruway (I-87) (from North)
Thruway South (I-87) becomes the Major Deegan Expressway. Exit at Van Cortlandt Park South, turn right off ramp and bear right onto Broadway. At second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto Manhattan College Parkway. Proceed up hill to main gate on right.
From New Jersey
George Washington Bridge (from West)
New Jersey Turnpike or Route 80 to George Washington Bridge. Follow signs to Henry Hudson Parkway North to 239th Street Exit (no commercial vehicles). At stop sign, proceed straight across intersection (monument on left), pass traffic light and bear right at fork onto Manhattan College Parkway. Proceed down hill to main gate on left.
From New York City
F.D.R. Drive (from South)
F.D.R. Drive to Major Deegan Expressway North (I-87). Exit at Van Cortlandt Park South, bear right off ramp and bear right onto Broadway. At second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto Manhattan College Parkway. Proceed up hill to main gate on right.
West Side Highway (from South)
West Side Highway to Henry Hudson Parkway North to West 239th Street Exit. At stop sign, proceed straight across intersection (monument on left), pass traffic light and bear right at fork onto Manhattan College Parkway. Proceed down hill to main gate on left.
From New England
New England Thruway West to Cross Westchester Expressway, then onto New York State Thruway South. Exit at Van Cortlandt Park South, turn right off ramp and bear right onto Broadway. At second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto Manhattan College Parkway. Proceed up hill to main gate on right.
From Airports
John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Take Van Wyck Expressway North to Grand Central Parkway to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Triborough Bridge), and follow the Long Island directions (above).
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Take Grand Central Parkway to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Triborough Bridge), and follow Long Island directions (above).
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Take N.J. Turnpike North to George Washington Bridge and follow the New Jersey directions (above).
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Go west on Tower Road toward Purchase Street (NY Route 120). Make a left turn onto Purchase Street (NY Route 120). Turn right onto the ramp.Merge onto the Hutchinson River Parkway South. Keep left to take the Cross County Parkway West (Exit 15) toward the George Washington Bridge. Take the Saw Mill River Parkway South exit toward NYC and follow the Saw Mill River Parkway (travelling south) directions above.
By Public Transportation:
MTA Subway
Take the 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Street (last stop).
Walk up the hill on W. 242nd Street to main gate on right.
For more information on subway schedules, visit mta.info.
Metro North
Take the Hudson Line to Marble Hill.
Exit the Marble Hill station, cross Broadway and enter the 1 train subway station at 231st Street. Then follow the MTA Subway directions above.
For more information on train schedules, visit mta.info.
Amtrak Train
Amtrak trains arrive into New York City's Penn Station located in midtown approximately 12 miles from campus. Once arriving at Penn Station, you can take public transportation to campus per the directions above.
MTA Bus
Bus routes near the College are the 7, 10 and 24, all of which stop at W. 239th Street and Riverdale Avenue.
For more information on city bus schedules, visit mta.info.
Bus from New Jersey
Take bus to Port Authority Terminal at either W. 42nd Street or W. 178th Street.
Take the 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Street (last stop).
Walk up the hill on W. 242nd Street to main gate on right.