Directions & Parking

Our Address

Branford House at UConn Avery Point
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340

Car parked outside the Branford House with bride and groom
Photo credit Melanie Ruth

Directions

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.

Parking

Parking for events is in student parking lots near Branford House and the UConn Avery Point library. Please consult with your on-site coordinator to arrange for a convenient means for your guests to arrive at the Branford House for your event.

Please note that illegal parking is enforced by ticketing, and towing when necessary.