Transportation

We know that many of you are travelling from out of state and may be coming in to explore the Northeast the week before. Whether by train, plane, or car, there are several options for getting to Groton, CT.

As mentioned, shuttle services to and from the wedding venue will be provided to all guests staying at one of the listed Mystic hotels. All of the hotels offer parking options but may charge additional overnight fees during your stay. Free parking at the Branford House Uconn campus will be available to guests during the wedding events, but may be limited if you prefer to drive but may be limited. Uconn parking security will be present on site during the events.

here is parking options at all of the local hotels but additional fees may be charged for overnight All the hotels offer parking but may charge have additional fee’s The hotels haveample overnight parking but may have additional fees for overnight \

Please Note: Parking for events is in student parking lots with limited parking near the mansion and library. Campus police ticket illegal parking. Consult with the house manager for alternative ideas to arrange for a convenient means for your guests to arrive at the mansion for your event.

** If you plan to drive to the venue on 7/30/33, please see below for navigation tips, driving directions, and parking policies for the UCONN Branford House at Avery Point in Groton, CT***

There are several airports in the Northeast that provide access to transportation options to New London, CT which is adjacent to Mystic and Groton. Marriott and many other local hotels in Mystic are ≈10 minutes from the New London train station.

• TF Green (Providence) (46 miles)

• Bradley (Hartford, CT) (69 miles)

• Logan Airport (Boston) (103 miles)

• JFK (New York) (128 miles)

• La Guardia (New York) (122 miles)

• Newark (New Jersey) (153 miles)\

+By Train

Amtrak offers service via it’s Amtrak Northeast Regional line from stations near airports in Boston, Hartford, New York and New Jersey to New London, CT.

+ By Car

Rental cars would be recommended; however, Uber, Lyft, and taxis will provide service from all airports.

Directions

From New York: 
• Take 95N, Exit 87 - Rt. 349 (Clarence B. Sharp Highway).
• Proceed to second stop light.
• Take a right on Rainville Avenue.
• Take 1st left onto Benham Road.
• Proceed on Benham (which turns into Eastern Point Road) for 1.8 miles.
• The entrance to Avery Point UConn will be straight ahead.
• Proceed straight on campus entrance road and take your second left.
• Mansion is on the right.

From Boston: 
• Take 95S, Exit 87 - Rt. 349 (Clarence B. Sharp Highway).
• Proceed to the second light.
• Take a right onto Rainville Avenue.
• Take 1st left onto Benham Road.
• Proceed on Benham (which turns into Eastern Point Road) for 1.8 miles.
• The entrance to Avery Point UConn will be straight ahead.
• Proceed straight on campus entrance road and take your second left.
• Mansion is on the right.

From Hartford: 
• Take Route 91 or Route 84 to Rt. 9 South.
• Proceed to Rt. 95 North and follow 95N directions.

Please Note: Parking for events is in student parking lots with limited parking near the mansion and library. Campus police ticket illegal parking. Consult with the house manager for alternative ideas to arrange for a convenient means for your guests to arrive at the mansion for your event.

NIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
Avery Point Campus
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340

From the east (Providence, Boston) – Take I-95 S to exit 87 (left side exit), Clarence B. Sharp Hwy/CT-349 toward US-1 (1.9 mi). At the second set of stoplights, take a right (you will see a sign here for the University of Connecticut at Avery Point). At the next corner and set of lights, take a left. Follow this road for several miles, straight, past Pfizer and the Shennecossett Golf Course. Shortly after the golf course, you will come to the entrance on the right side for the University (big blue sign) just before a sharp curve.

From the west (New Haven, New York) – Take I-95 N to exit 87 Clarence B. Sharp Hwy/CT-349 toward US-1 (1.9 mi). At the second set of stoplights, take a right (you will see a sign here for the University of Connecticut at Avery Point). At the next corner and set of lights, take a left. Follow this road for several miles, straight, past Pfizer and the Shennecossett Golf Course. Shortly after the golf course you will come to the entrance on the right side for the University (big blue sign) just before a sharp curve.

From the north (Norwich, Worcester) – Take I-395 S to exit 5 (left side exit) toward CT-32/New London (0.4 mi). Merge onto Montville Connector (0.9 mi). Slight right at CT-32/Mohegan Avenue Parkway; continue to follow CT-32 (3.3 mi). Merge onto I-95 N/US-1 N via the ramp to Providence/Groton (1.7 mi). Take exit 87 Clarence B. Sharp Hwy/CT-349 toward US-1 (1.9 mi). At the second set of stoplights, take a right (you will see a sign here for the University of Connecticut at Avery Point). At the next corner and set of lights, take a left. Follow this road for several miles, straight, past Pfizer and the Shennecossett Golf Course. Shortly after the golf course, you will come to the entrance on the right side for the University (big blue sign) just before a sharp curve.

Visitor Parking

• There are two designated parking spots for Admissions visitors in the parking lot adjacent to the Branford House.

• There are visitor spots available on the "Parking loop" past the Police station utilizing the Pay by Phone app

• There are metered parking space options in Parking Area D

• Handicapped parking is available in Parking Area C (outside Branford House) in designated spots.

From New York: 
• Take 95N, Exit 87 - Rt. 349 (Clarence B. Sharp Highway).
• Proceed to second stop light.
• Take a right on Rainville Avenue.
• Take 1st left onto Benham Road.
• Proceed on Benham (which turns into Eastern Point Road) for 1.8 miles.
• The entrance to Avery Point UConn will be straight ahead.
• Proceed straight on campus entrance road and take your second left.
• Mansion is on the right.

From Boston: 
• Take 95S, Exit 87 - Rt. 349 (Clarence B. Sharp Highway).
• Proceed to the second light.
• Take a right onto Rainville Avenue.
• Take 1st left onto Benham Road.
• Proceed on Benham (which turns into Eastern Point Road) for 1.8 miles.
• The entrance to Avery Point UConn will be straight ahead.
• Proceed straight on campus entrance road and take your second left.
• Mansion is on the right.

From Hartford: 
• Take Route 91 or Route 84 to Rt. 9 South.
• Proceed to Rt. 95 North and follow 95N directions.

Please Note: Parking for events is in student parking lots with limited parking near the mansion and library. Campus police ticket illegal parking. Consult with the house manager for alternative ideas to arrange for a convenient means for your guests to arrive at the mansion for your event.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
Avery Point Campus
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340

From the east (Providence, Boston) – Take I-95 S to exit 87 (left side exit), Clarence B. Sharp Hwy/CT-349 toward US-1 (1.9 mi). At the second set of stoplights, take a right (you will see a sign here for the University of Connecticut at Avery Point). At the next corner and set of lights, take a left. Follow this road for several miles, straight, past Pfizer and the Shennecossett Golf Course. Shortly after the golf course, you will come to the entrance on the right side for the University (big blue sign) just before a sharp curve.

From the west (New Haven, New York) – Take I-95 N to exit 87 Clarence B. Sharp Hwy/CT-349 toward US-1 (1.9 mi). At the second set of stoplights, take a right (you will see a sign here for the University of Connecticut at Avery Point). At the next corner and set of lights, take a left. Follow this road for several miles, straight, past Pfizer and the Shennecossett Golf Course. Shortly after the golf course you will come to the entrance on the right side for the University (big blue sign) just before a sharp curve.

From the north (Norwich, Worcester) – Take I-395 S to exit 5 (left side exit) toward CT-32/New London (0.4 mi). Merge onto Montville Connector (0.9 mi). Slight right at CT-32/Mohegan Avenue Parkway; continue to follow CT-32 (3.3 mi). Merge onto I-95 N/US-1 N via the ramp to Providence/Groton (1.7 mi). Take exit 87 Clarence B. Sharp Hwy/CT-349 toward US-1 (1.9 mi). At the second set of stoplights, take a right (you will see a sign here for the University of Connecticut at Avery Point). At the next corner and set of lights, take a left. Follow this road for several miles, straight, past Pfizer and the Shennecossett Golf Course. Shortly after the golf course, you will come to the entrance on the right side for the University (big blue sign) just before a sharp curve.

Visitor Parking

• There are two designated parking spots for Admissions visitors in the parking lot adjacent to the Branford House.

• There are visitor spots available on the "Parking loop" past the Police station utilizing the Pay by Phone app

• There are metered parking space options in Parking Area D

• Handicapped parking is available in Parking Area C (outside Branford House) in designated spots.

UConn Avery Point Campus Map 

Avery Point Parking Lot Designations

Please contact the Welcome Center for a personal, face-to-face tour.

Shared Ride Services

Lyft lists New London area as services but much less cars than

Ride Guru Mystic CT (Lyft/Uber)

UpHail Site

Taxi Service Groton (Hartford airport)

Taxi Service Mystic CT (Hartford airport)