Directions to the U.S. Naval Academy

Directions

Naval Academy GPS Address:

52 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402

Driving

From Route 50 East and West take exit 24, Rowe Boulevard. Stay in the right lane
After crossing College Creek (second bridge), take a slight right off Rowe Boulevard
At traffic light, proceed straight onto Northwest Street
Take a right onto Church Circle
Take the 4^th right onto Duke of Gloucester Street
Turn left onto Green Street Annapolis City Dock is one block

Walking

From the Annapolis City Dock, walk one block on Randall Street
Pedestrian entrances are at the Visitor Access Center at Gate 1, located on Randall Street and Prince George Street
(Note: Gate One Pedestrian Entry Point has shifted to the portable security trailers)
The John Barry Gate for pedestrian access is located at the corner of Craig Street and Prince George Street

Note that everyone 18 and older must have a U.S. government-issued photo ID or current passport to enter.

Additional Notes

Note that Gate 1 pedestrian entry will be undergoing renovations.

Gate One Pedestrian Entry Point has shifted to the portable security trailers.

During the renovation, all security screening will be conducted through the trailers, vice inside Halsey Fieldhouse.

Hours for Gate One Pedestrian Entry Point security screening are 0600-2000 daily; turnstiles remain operational for credentialed personnel.

Turnstiles will remain operable for credentialed access 24/7.

Reminder, the Visitor Control Center (VCC) has moved permanently to Halligan Hall (rear); VCC hours are Mon-Fri 0700-1100; 1130-1430.

Pass & ID

Beginning 08JUN, Pass & ID will operate out of Halligan Hall vice at Gate One. Entry is via the back of Halligan Hall. Parking for Pass & ID will be located behind Halligan Hall, with overflow available in the Perry Circle small parking lot across from Gate 8.

Functions of the Pass & ID office include processing DBIDS and enabling double factor authentication on CAC cards and supporting USNA special guests & events.

Business Hours:

Mon-Fri: 0700-1100 & 1130-1430 (closed from 1100-1130 for lunch)

Sat & Sun, Federal Holidays: CLOSED

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USNA Parking & Shuttle Information

Parking is available daily at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium located at 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401. The Stadium shuttle runs during most major events on the yard, where parking is restricted, throughout the year.

The shuttle pickup point is near the Blue Angel plane on the Blue (West) side of the stadium. Enter the stadium parking lot through Gate 5, off Taylor Avenue. Parking rates begin at $10/car and special event parking begins at $20/car.

For more information, visit: https://www.navystadiumparking.com/

To download the Park Mobile App, visit: https://app.parkmobile.io/venue/navy-marine-corps-memorial-stadium/events

Shuttles usually run approximately 30 minutes before and after any event, at 20-30 minute intervals.

Noah Hillman Garage

The Noah Hillman Garage is the largest and most convenient parking garage open to the public for visiting the Naval Academy.

The garage includes: parking spaces (165 more than the old garage); gateless entry and exit; easier payments through the app (Premium Parking), text-to-pay, or at payment kiosks; two elevators; two public restrooms; stormwater controls; EV charging stations (nine in total, including six Level III “fast” chargers and three Level II’s); 594 solar panels on the roof that will generate 281 kWh (enough for all connected loads for the garage itself); bicycle racks; greater ADA accessibility; increased lighting for public safety; space counter indicators at the entrances on Gorman Street and Duke of Gloucester; and more.

The New Annapolis Current:

Free 10-Minute Trolley

This 10 Minute trolley follows a route between Whitmore Garage, Gotts Parking Garage, Calvert Street Parking Garage, St Johns College, Maryland Ave, State Circle and Church Circle (view route here).

Shuttle Hours of Operation:
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

On-Demand Rideshare: Annapolis Go

As of July 17, 2023, the City’s contract with Via, who operates Annapolis Go, has ended. The Annapolis Transportation Department is currently reviewing bids to relaunch a ride-share program through internal transit operations later this summer/early fall.

Free Circulating Shuttle

The re-branded downtown Circulator shuttle. The downtown shuttle will continue to operate between Westgate Circle/Park Place and City Dock with stops along West Street, Duke of Gloucester, Compromise Street, and Main Street.

The Magenta Shuttle is operated by Reston Limousine in conjunction with Annapolis Transit and will remain free to riders.

The Magenta Shuttle will now run one shuttle on Sunday mornings because City garages (Park Place, Gotts, Knighton, and Hillman) are open and free between the hours of 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sundays.

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Downtown Annapolis Parking

When visiting downtown Annapolis, you'll find various parking options including parking garages, parking lots, and metered parking options. There is also a shuttle service available during peak events and weekends that will take you from the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to downtown Annapolis.

Gott's Court Garage

Parking is offered at Gott's Court Garage, located at 25 Northwest Street, a 15-minute walk to Gate 1 of the Naval Academy. The Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center may be accessed by exiting on Northeast Street and heading towards the Church Circle roundabout. From there, you will walk around the circle until reaching Main Street; continue down the hill on Main Street and turning left at the bottom of the hill onto Randall Street.

Knighton Garage

Additionally, there is parking offered at Knighton Garage, located at 1a Colonial Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401, a 20-minute walk to Gate 1 of the Naval Academy. The Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center may be accessed by exiting onto Colonial Ave and turning right on West Street heading towards the Church Circle roundabout. From there, you will walk around the circle until reaching Main Street; continue down the hill on Main Street and turning left at the bottom of the hill onto Randall Street.

For a full list of all parking garages in Downtown Annapolis, visit Annapolis Parking.

Driving Onto the Yard

Only vehicles with USNA IDs, DoD credentials or handicapped tags may enter Naval Academy grounds. General visitors with government-issued disability parking placard license plates or placards may be granted vehicle access at Gate 8 during general visiting hours. The photo identification will be compared to the parking certification card that was issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles along with the issued disability parking placard.

These vehicles will be vetted by Military Working Dog at the gate before access is granted. Persons in this category will be prohibited access during FPCON Charlie and Delta, which would be signified through signage at the gate.

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