NJ Shouts Down Drugs! - Traveling Directions

Directions to NJPAC - By Car

 

One Center Street, Newark, NJ  07102

www.njpac.org

 

FROM THE SOUTH
via NJ Turnpike North
Follow NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W (Newark/The Oranges). After toll booth follow Route 280 West to Exit 15A (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

via Garden State Parkway North
Follow Garden State Parkway North
to Exit 145 (Route 280). Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South, (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

FROM THE NORTH, NORTHEAST & NEW YORK CITY
via NJ Turnpike South
Follow NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W (Newark/The Oranges). After toll booth follow Route 280 West to Exit 15A (Route 21 - Downtown). Follow signs to Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

via Garden State Parkway South
Follow Garden State Parkway South to Exit 145. Follow signs to Route 280 East. Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

from New York City
From George Washington Bridge or Lincoln Tunnell, follow signs to NJ Turnpike South. Take NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W. From Holland Tunnel, follow signs to NJ Turnpike North. Take NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W. Follow directions from Exit 15W above.

FROM THE WEST
via Route 280
Follow Route
280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 South - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

via Route 78
Follow Route
78 East to Exit 57 (Newark, Downtown/Arts). Stay to the right and follow signs to Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). You will travel across the viaduct into downtown Newark. Stay in the left three lanes and travel onto Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 North to Center Street, make a left onto Center Street. If you miss this turn, continue on Route 21 North to the Lombardy Street jughandle, then make the u-turn back to Route 21 South until you reach Center Street. Make a right onto Center Street.

 

PARKING:

There is ample, secure underground and surface parking four convenient areas directly adjacent to and across from the arts center. Each of these lots contains special parking locations for handicapped patrons.

 

For real-time traffic updates regarding Route I-280, check the DOT information page.

NJPAC works closely with both NJ Transit and the DOT to minimize any inconvenience to NJPAC patrons. However, you may wish to allow additional time to reach the theater. Out of respect to our patrons and the artists, late seating is done only at the discretion of management. Up-to-date information on construction activities and conditions in the downtown Newark area is available from the following sources:

  • Call 1-888-GO-NJPAC and press 3-2-1 for up-to-date information, 24 hours a day
  • Tune in to WBGO/88.3 for traffic reports between 6-9 am and 4-6:30pm, weekdays only
  • Online at www.njcommuter.com
  • Watch for variable message signs displaying real-time travel updates on the main access roads into Newark (Routes 1/9, 22, 78, 280)

 

 

No food or drinks are allowed in the theatre.

 

For the May 6, 2009, NJ Shouts Down Prevention Concert:

Cameras and video recorders will be permitted, however please refrain from using flash or video camera lighting.