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title: "Maps & Directions"
url: "/admissions/visit/maps-directions"
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date: 2026-03-16
updated: 2026-06-10
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# Maps & Directions
About Manhattan University
# Get Directions to Manhattan University
Manhattan University is located in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City. Our campus is easily accessible by subway, commuter rail, car, and nearby major highways.
**Campus Address**
4513 Manhattan College Parkway
Riverdale, NY 10471
Visitors should enter through the **main campus gate on Manhattan College Parkway**, where security staff will direct you to visitor parking.
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Driving to Manhattan University ## Driving to the Manhattan University Campus
Manhattan University is accessible from several major highways including **I-87 (Major Deegan Expressway), I-95, the Henry Hudson Parkway, and the Saw Mill River Parkway**.
All routes ultimately lead to **Manhattan College Parkway**, which provides direct access to the campus entrance.
### #### From Manhattan
### West Side Highway
1. Take the **West Side Highway north**.
2. Continue onto the **Henry Hudson Parkway North**.
3. Exit at **W. 239th Street**.
4. At the stop sign, proceed straight across the intersection (monument on the left).
5. Pass the traffic light and bear right at the fork onto **Manhattan College Parkway**.
6. Proceed downhill to the **main gate on the left**.
### FDR Drive
1. Take the **FDR Drive north**.
2. Merge onto the **Major Deegan Expressway (I-87 North)**.
3. Take the **Van Cortlandt Park South exit**.
4. Bear right onto **Broadway**.
5. At the second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto **Manhattan College Parkway**.
6. Continue uphill to the **main gate on the right**.
### #### From Long Island
### RFK Bridge (Triborough Bridge)
1. Follow signs to **Major Deegan Expressway (I-87 North)**.
2. Exit at **Van Cortlandt Park South**.
3. Bear right onto **Broadway**.
4. At the second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto **Manhattan College Parkway**.
5. Continue uphill to the **main gate on the right**.
### Whitestone or Throgs Neck Bridge
1. Take the **Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95)**.
2. Merge onto **Major Deegan Expressway (I-87 North)**.
3. Exit at **Van Cortlandt Park South**.
4. Follow Broadway and turn onto **Manhattan College Parkway**.
5. Proceed uphill to the **main gate on the right**.
### #### From Upstate New York
### Saw Mill River Parkway / Henry Hudson Parkway
1. Exit at **246th Street**.
2. Turn left at the first traffic light.
3. Turn right onto **Fieldston Road** at the circle.
4. Turn left onto **Manhattan College Parkway**.
5. Proceed downhill to the **main gate on the left**.
### New York State Thruway (I-87)
1. The Thruway becomes the **Major Deegan Expressway (I-87)**.
2. Exit at **Van Cortlandt Park South**.
3. Turn right off the ramp onto **Broadway**.
4. Turn left onto **Manhattan College Parkway**.
5. Continue uphill to the **main gate on the right**.
### #### From New Jersey
### George Washington Bridge
1. Cross the **George Washington Bridge**.
2. Take the **Henry Hudson Parkway North**.
3. Exit at **239th Street** (no commercial vehicles).
4. Proceed straight across the intersection.
5. Bear right onto **Manhattan College Parkway**.
6. Continue downhill to the **main gate on the left**.
### #### From New England
### I-95 (New England Thruway)
1. Take **I-95 West** to the **Cross Westchester Expressway**.
2. Merge onto the **New York State Thruway South**.
3. Continue to the **Major Deegan Expressway (I-87)**.
4. Exit at **Van Cortlandt Park South**.
5. Turn onto **Manhattan College Parkway** and proceed to the **main gate**.
Directions from Airports ## Directions from New York City Airports
### JFK Airport
Take the **Van Wyck Expressway North** to the **Grand Central Parkway**, then cross the **RFK Bridge** and follow the directions from Long Island.
### LaGuardia Airport
Take the **Grand Central Parkway** to the **RFK Bridge**, then follow the directions from Long Island.
### Newark Liberty International Airport
Take the **New Jersey Turnpike North** to the **George Washington Bridge**, then follow the directions from New Jersey.
Public Transportation ## Public Transportation to Manhattan University
## Subway
The easiest way to reach campus by subway is the **1 train**.
1. Take the **1 train to Van Cortlandt Park – 242nd Street (last stop)**.
2. Walk uphill on **W. 242nd Street**.
3. The **Manhattan University main gate** will be on your right.
Subway schedules are available at **mta.info**.
## Metro-North Railroad
1. Take the **Metro-North Hudson Line** to **Marble Hill Station**.
2. Exit the station and cross **Broadway**.
3. Enter the **1 train subway station at 225th Street**.
4. Take the **1 train north to 242nd Street** and follow the subway directions above.
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## MTA Bus
Nearby bus routes include:
- **Bx7**
- **Bx10**
- **Bx24**
All stop near **W. 239th Street and Riverdale Avenue**, a short walk from campus.
Interactive Map and Visitor Parking ## Interactive Map
[Embedded Video](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d1508.0853493842915!2d-73.90001058024149!3d40.89007032935898!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1415218569565)
**Use Google Maps for directions:**
Or enter **“Manhattan University Riverdale NYâ€** into your preferred map app.
## Visitor Parking
Visitor parking is available on campus.
1. Drive to the **main entrance on Manhattan College Parkway**.
2. Stop at the **security booth at the campus gate**.
3. Inform the security officer that you are visiting campus.
4. The officer will direct you to the **visitor parking lot**.
Parking is typically available for admissions visits, campus events, and scheduled appointments.
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## See What It’s Like to Arrive on Campus
If you're visiting campus for the first time, this short video shows what you'll see as you approach Manhattan University's main entrance in Riverdale, New York City.
[Embedded Video](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1145396581?h=67a260197c&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479)
## Frequently Asked Questions
### #### What is the address of Manhattan University?
Manhattan University is located at **4513 Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale, NY 10471**, in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City.
### #### What subway goes to Manhattan University?
The **1 train** provides the most direct subway access to Manhattan University. Take the train to **Van Cortlandt Park – 242nd Street**, the final stop, and walk a short distance to the campus entrance on Manhattan College Parkway.
### #### Is visitor parking available at Manhattan University?
Yes. Visitors should enter through the **main campus gate on Manhattan College Parkway**, where security staff will direct them to the visitor parking area.
### #### What is the closest airport to Manhattan University?
The closest major airports are:
- **LaGuardia Airport (LGA)** – about 25 minutes by car
- **John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)** – about 45 minutes by car
- **Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)** – about 40 minutes by car
### #### Where is Manhattan University located in New York City?
Manhattan University is located in **Riverdale in the Bronx**, a residential neighborhood in New York City near **Van Cortlandt Park** and the **Hudson River**.
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