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Directions to the OGW Branch of Geophysics Office


U.S. Geological Survey
Branch of Geophysics
11 Sherman Place, Unit 5015
University of Connecticut
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06269
(860) 487-7402


Travel Map

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Driving Directions

From Boston, Massachusetts:

Take I-90 West to I-84 West.
Take exit 70 off I-84. Left off ramp onto Rt. 32 South.
Go left off Rt. 32 onto Rt. 44 East (3rd light, ~7 miles).
Go through two lights. Turn right onto Weaver Rd. (0.5 miles).
Bear right at first fork, left at all following forks.
Our parking lot is on the right, across from the playing field, about 0.4 miles from Rt. 44.
We are located on Sherman Place in Coventry Cottage, behind Columbia Cottage.

From Hartford, Connecticut:

Take I-84 East to split with I-384. 
Take I-384 East to the end. Stay left at fork onto Rt.44 East.
Follow Rt. 44 East towards Storrs (~7.5 miles) to intersection with Rt. 32.  Cross Rt. 32 , staying on Rt. 44, and turn right  (0.5 miles) onto Weaver Road.
Bear right at first fork, left at all following forks.
Our parking lot is on the right, across from the playing field, about 0.4 miles from Rt. 44.
We are located on Sherman Place in Coventry Cottage, behind Columbia Cottage.

From Bradley International Airport, Connecticut:

Take Rt. 20 East to I-91 South.
Take I-91 South to I-291 East.
Take I-291 East to I-384 East.
Take I-384 East to the end. Stay left at fork onto Rt.44 East.
Follow Rt. 44 East towards Storrs (~7.5 miles) to intersection with Rt. 32.  Cross Rt. 32, staying on Rt. 44, and turn right  (0.5 miles) onto Weaver Road.
Bear right at first fork, left at all following forks.
Our parking lot is on the right, across from the playing field, about 0.4 miles from Rt. 44.
We are located on Sherman Place in Coventry Cottage, behind Columbia Cottage.

From Providence, Rhode Island:

Take Rt. 6 West to Rt. 101 West.
Follow Rt. 101 West through Killingly.
Rt.101 West ends and turns into Rt. 44 West; continue on Rt. 44 West.
You will eventually cross Rt. 195. Travel up a small hill, and you will see the Depot Campus on your left.
Take the second left onto the Depot Campus, Weaver Road.
Bear right at first fork, left at all following forks.
Our parking lot is on the right, across from the playing field, about 0.4 miles from Rt. 44.
We are located on Sherman Place in Coventry Cottage, behind Columbia Cottage.


Area Hotels, Motels, & Inns

Nathan Hale Inn (<10 min. E), 855 Bolton Rd, University of Connecticut campus, CT 06269, (860) 427-7888

Rodeway Inn (~15 min. NE), 327 Ruby Rd. & I-84, Willington, CT 06279, (860) 684-1400

Best Western (~15 min. SE), Rt. 195 & Rt. 6, Mansfield, CT 06250, (860) 423-8451

Altnaveigh Inn (~15 min. SE), Rt. 195, Mansfield, CT 06250, (860) 429-4490

Holiday Inn Express (~20 min. W), 346 Kelly Rd. & I-84, Vernon, CT 06066, (860) 648-2000

Quality Inn (~20 min. W), Rt. 83 & I-84, Vernon, CT 06066, (860) 646-5700 or (800) 221-2222

Marriott Courtyard (~25 min. W), Manchester, CT, (860) 533-8484

Manchester, CT Fairfield Inn & Suites (Marriott) (~25 min. W), Manchester, CT, (860) 648-9796

Clarion Suites (~25 min. W), Manchester, CT, (860) 643-5811

Sheraton (~25 min. W), East Hartford, CT, (860) 528-9703

Holiday Inn (~25 min. W), East Hartford, CT, (860) 528-9611


Area Restaurants

Altnaveigh Inn & Restaurant, Route 195, Storrs, (860) 429-4490

Angellino's Restaurant, 135 Storrs Road, Mansfield, (860) 450-7071

Bidwell Tavern Cafe, 1260 Main Street, Coventry, (860) 742-6978

Blimpie's Subs and Salads, 1244 Storrs Road, Storrs, (860) 429-7827

Chang's Garden, 1244 Storrs Road, Route 195, Storrs, (860) 487-1688

Chuck's & Margaritas, Steak House & Mexican Restaurant, 1498 Stafford Road, Route 32, Mansfield, (860) 429-1900

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe, 50 Higgins Highway, Route 31, Mansfield, (860) 423-4414

D.P. Dough, Storrs Road, Storrs, (860) 429-7577

Kathy-John's, 643 Middle Turnpike, Route 44, Mansfield, (860) 429-0362

Mansfield Hollow Family Restaurant, 466 Storrs Road, Route 195, Mansfield, (860) 423-5883

Subway Subs, (mulitple locations), (860) 429-6806

Willimantic Brewing Co. Main Street Cafe, 877 Main Street, Willimantic, (860) 423-6777

Willington Pizza House, Route 32, Willington, (860) 429-7433


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