Directions to Darden from Points of Interest
From University of Virginia (Main Grounds)
From University Avenue (US-250 Business) turn right onto North Emmet Street (US-29 Business). Continue on North Emmet Street for .4 miles and turn left onto Massie Road at the first stoplight. Follow Massie Road for .6 miles and at the second stoplight turn right to continue on Massie Road. The entrance to the Darden School of Business will be on the left at Duffy Boulevard. Estimated time: 7 minutes.
From Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Follow Airport Road straight out of the airport to U.S. Route 29 South. When U.S. Route 29 passes under the U.S. 250 Bypass in Charlottesville, it becomes Emmet Street and passes the Barracks Road Shopping Center on the right. Beyond the shopping center, turn right at the traffic signal for Arlington Boulevard. Turn left when Arlington Boulevard ends at Massie Road. The Darden School's entrance is on the right, just past the Law School. Estimated time: 15 minutes.
From Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Travel Interstate 64 West to Charlottesville and take Exit 118B onto U.S. Route 29 North. Stay on the Route 29 Bypass and take the Leonard Sandridge Road exit. Turn left at the traffic light at the end of the ramp. The Darden School's entrance is on the left, just past the North Grounds Recreation Center. Estimated travel time: 1.5 hours.
From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
At the first exit after leaving the airport, take State Route 28 South to Centerville and then take Interstate 66 West to U.S. Route 29 South at the Gainesville/Warrenton exit. Follow Route 29 South to Charlottesville. When U.S. 29 passes under the U.S. 250 Bypass in Charlottesville, it becomes Emmet Street and passes the Barracks Road Shopping Center on the right. Beyond the shopping center, turn right at the traffic signal for Arlington Boulevard. Turn left when Arlington Boulevard ends at Massie Road. The Darden School's entrance is on the right, just past the Law School. Estimated travel time: 2 hours.
From Washington National Airport (DCA)
Follow signs to Interstate 66 West and continue to U.S. Route 29 South at the Gainesville/Warrenton exit. (This will be the second U.S. 29 exit.) Follow Route 29 South to Charlottesville. When U.S. 29 passes under the U.S. 250 Bypass in Charlottesville, it becomes Emmet Street, and passes the Barracks Road Shopping Center on the right. Beyond the shopping center, turn right at the traffic signal for Arlington Boulevard. Turn left when Arlington Boulevard ends at Massie Road. The Darden School's entrance is on the right, just past the Law School. Estimated travel time: 2.5 hours.
Maps & Parking
Information on Parking
Free parking permits will be available on the day of your visit from the receptionist in the Gatehouse. The Gatehouse will be on your right after you turn into Darden off of Massie Road. Please watch for signs. Parking spots will be available on the road leading to the school as well as in Darden’s parking garage.
Darden and Area Maps
Our Directions & Transportations page offers a variety of maps, including a map of Darden Grounds and an interactive Google Map view.
Local Hotel Information
Block of Rooms Reserved for UVIC
Residence Inn Charlottesville
111 Millmont Street
$139/night plus tax. Breakfast buffet included in rate
Call 1 (800) 331 - 3131. Reserve under University of Virginia Investing Conference Nov 2013
Hyatt Place Charlottesville
**Brand new hotel opening in the Stonefield complex Labor Day 2013
Accepting reservations now. Please contact sara.bishop@hyatt.com. Reserve under University of Virginia Investing Conference Nov 2013
Other hotels in the area
Omni Charlottesville Hotel
235 West Main Street
(434) 971-5500
Courtyard Charlottesville North
638 Hillside Drive
(434) 973-7100
Hampton Inn & Suites
900 West Main Street
(434) 923-8600
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville
Rt. 29
(434) 973 - 2121
Comfort Inn Monticello
2097 Inn Drive
(434) 977 - 3300
Best Western Inn & Suites
Rt. 29 near Charlottesville Airport
(434) 982-1855
Best Western Inn & Suites
Exit 136 off I-64
(540) 832-1700
Cavalier Inn
105 N. Emmet Street (Route 29)
(434) 296-8111
Boar's Head Inn
Route 250 West
(434) 296-2181