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Duke's parking facilities and permits are grouped into rate categories that correspond to the level of demand for the facility and proximity to campus locations. The table below reflects the various permit classes and rates for 2024-2025 (August 16, 2024 - August 15, 2025).

In addition to the facility-based permits below, we offer the following annual permits:

Motorists must obey all parking regulations, posted signs, and directions or instructions from Parking and Transportation Services personnel. The maximum speed limit is five (5) miles per hour in garages and parking lots.  Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times.

Note that Duke's smoking policy applies to all parking garages. 

Reserved Rate

$2.376 annual :: $198.00 monthly  2024-25

Spaces163
DescriptionMulti-level gated garage (underground)
LocationBryan Research Building on Research Drive
Valid PermitBRYAN RESEARCH (BC)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteBryan Research permits should primarily be used in the Bryan Research Garage.
Bus RoutesPR1
Clearance6' 4"

Reserved spaces throughout campus assigned to an individual

Spaces239
DescriptionMulti-level gated garage; reserved section on lowest level of garage 
LocationCorner of Erwin Road and Research Drive
Valid PermitRDG RESERVED (PGER)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAfter hours, the reserved section is only available to customers with valid PGER permits.
NoteEnter via MSRB Drive.  Research Drive Garage Reserved permits should primarily be used in the Research Drive Garage.
Bus RoutesPR1
Clearance9' 0"

Premium Rate

$1,500 annual :: $125.00 month  2024-25

Spaces209
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationWest Campus behind the Allen Building
Valid PermitALLEN (ALN)
EligibilityEmployees (renewals only)
WaitlistYes; managed in part by Provost's office and Executive Vice President's office. Waitlist has reached its maximum capacity at this time, please contact ParkAllen@duke.edu for questions.
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteEnter and exit by tapping your smart phone at the NFC reader. Portions of the lot may be reserved for events. Signs are posted in advance; access is limited to permit holders and event attendees.
Bus RoutesC1, SWS
Spaces923
DescriptionMulti-level gated garage
LocationErwin Road adjacent to Hock Plaza
Valid PermitHOCK (HOC)
EligibilityEmployees working in Hock Plaza and new Duke hires.
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteAlso serves visitors to Hock Plaza
Bus Routes 
Clearance9' 0
Spaces156
DescriptionGated surface lots
LocationAdjacent to North Building, FEL Building (LaSalle Upper and FEL)
Valid PermitLASALLE (LAS)
EligibilityEmployees (renewals only)
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus RoutesPR1, LL
Spaces458 (includes 50 visitor spaces on portions on Levels 3 and 4 and reserved visitor spaces for several departments)
DescriptionMulti-level gated garage
LocationAdjacent to Bryan Center
Valid PermitPGD
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteEvent parking: Primary facility for evening/weekend events on West Campus. For large events, access may be restricted to event attendees; permit holders may be directed to the Chemistry lot. Overnight parking is prohibited.
Bus RoutesPR1
Clearance9' 0"
Spaces1,424 (includes 250 visitor spaces on Level 2)
DescriptionMulti-level gated garage
LocationResearch Drive and Erwin Road
Valid PermitRESEARCH DRIVE GARAGE (PGE)
EligibilityEmployees and graduate students
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteVisitor section is only available to visitors, 24 x 7.
Bus RoutesPR1, LL
Clearance9' 0"
Spaces52
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationAdjacent to Physics Building and Levine Science Research (LSRC)
Valid PermitSCIENCE (SCI)
EligibilityEmployees (renewals only)
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessOnly available to Science Lot permit holders.
Bus RoutesPR1
Spaces80
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationOff Flowers Drive
Valid PermitTRENT (TRE)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus RoutesH1

Medical Center Garages Rate

$1,236 annual :: $103.00month  2024-25

Spaces541 permit; 1,253 visitor
DescriptionMulti-level gated garage
LocationTrent Drive
Valid PermitPGA (see Note)
EligibilityHealth System employees (renewals only)
WaitlistNot available/No waitlist
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteEnter and exit by tapping your smart phone at the NFC reader. Visitors enter via Trent Drive. Permit holders should enter via Flowers Drive. H, HEW, MILL, PGE, R1, R2 and PG3 permit holders may access between 2:30pm and 9:00am weekdays but must enter from Trent Drive.
Bus RoutesH1H2
Clearance9' 0"
Spaces1,699 permit; 930 visitor
DescriptionMulti-level gated garage
LocationErwin Road/Fulton Street/Elba Street across from Duke Hospital
Valid PermitPGB (see Note)
EligibilityHealth System employees (renewals only)
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteEnter and exit by tapping your smart phone at the NFC reader. Visitors enter via Elba Street. Permit holders should enter via Erwin Rd. or Elba Street employee entrance. H, HEW, MILL, PGE, R1, R2 and PG3 permit holders may access between 2:30pm and 9:00am weekdays.
Bus RoutesH2
Clearance7' 1"
Spaces1,503 permit, 134 visitor
DescriptionMulti-level gated garage
LocationFulton Street and Pratt Street
Valid PermitPG3 (see Note)
EligibilityHealth System employees (renewals only), new Duke hires, graduate students
WaitlistNo - Available for immediate purchase
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteEnter and exit by tapping your smart phone at the NFC reader. Visitors enter via visitor entrance. Permit holders should enter via bus loop. H, HEW, MILL, PGE, R1, and R2 permit holders may access between 2:30pm and 9:00am weekdays.
Bus RoutesH2
Clearance8' 0"

University Lots Rate

$864 annual :: $72.00 month 2024-25

Spaces214
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationOff Towerview Drive adjacent to Fuqua School of Business
Valid PermitFUQUA (FUQ)
EligibilityFuqua employees
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAfter hours, this facility is only available to customers with a valid FUQ permit and Fuqua students with any valid permit.
Bus RoutesPR1, LL
Spaces152
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationTowerview Drive adjacent to Law School
Valid PermitLAW
EligibilityLaw School employees
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAfter hours, this facility is only available to customers with a valid LAW permit and Law students with any valid permit.
Bus RoutesPR1, LL
Spaces85
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationAdjacent to Sanford School of Public Policy
Valid PermitPUBLIC POLICY (PPS)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAfter hours, this facility is only available to customers with a valid PUBLIC POLICY permit and Public Policy students with any valid permit.
NoteFor men's basketball games, this lot is designated for IronDukes, Legacy level customers. Permit holders are advised in writing to remove their vehicles by a specific date/time. During these periods, permit holders may park in other facilities, including Chemistry and the Green Zone. When this facility is reserved for other events, permit holders maintain access.
Bus RoutesPR1, LL

Medical Center Lots Rate

$822 annual :: $68.50 month  2024-25

Spaces233
DescriptionUngated surface lot
LocationOff Erwin Road near Highway 751/Cameron Boulevard
Valid PermitCENTER FOR LIVING (CFL)
EligibilityCenter for Living employees
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteVisitors park in designated areas.
Bus Routes 
Spaces85
DescriptionUngated surface lot
LocationDouglas Street behind Hock Plaza
Valid PermitDIET & FITNESS CENTER (DFC)
EligibilityHealth System employees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus Routes 
Spaces125
DescriptionUngated lot
LocationErwin Road near Lambeth Circle
Valid PermitLB
EligibilityLenox Baker employees
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus Routes 
Spaces337
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationElder Street
Valid PermitPL
EligibilityHealth System employees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus RoutesH2

Proximate Rate

$738 annual :: $61.50 month  2024-25

Spaces136
DescriptionGated surface lot
Location705 Broad Street
Valid PermitBROAD ST. (BRD)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessGates are raised after hours and on weekends.
Bus Routes 
Spaces201
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationTowerview Drive
Valid PermitCARD (CRD)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 7:30am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteEnter and exit by tapping your smart phone at the NFC reader. For football and men's and women's basketball games, this lot is designated for IronDukes. Permit holders are advised in writing to remove their vehicles by a specific date/time. During these periods, permit holders may park in other facilities, including Chemistry, the Green Zone, and PGIV. During student move-in days in August, permit holders are asked to park in alternate facilities.
Bus Routes 
Spaces60
DescriptionIncludes ungated lots/spaces at 2010 Campus Drive, 2127 Campus Drive, 2122 Campus Drive2117 Campus Drive, 2111 Campus Drive, 2114 Campus Drive, 2106 Campus Drive, 2101 Campus Drive, Undergraduate Admissions, University Communications, Nasher Museum, Wannamaker Drive, Freeman Center for Jewish Life and all ungated lots along Campus Drive
LocationVarious
Valid PermitCHAPEL DRIVE (CHD)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAll spaces contained in CHD (Chapel Drive) permit areas are reserved 24 hours/7 days for CHD permits.
Bus RoutesC1 SWS
Spaces399
DescriptionGated surface lot, adjacent ungated lot, spaces along Towerview Road and Circuit Drive
LocationCircuit Drive near Towerview Road
Valid PermitCHEMISTRY (CHM)
EligibilityEmployees and students (renewals only)
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteDuring football and basketball games and events in the Bryan Center, this lot provides parking for permit holders displaced from their primary facility.
Bus RoutesPR1, LL
Spaces360
DescriptionGated mult-level garage
LocationPettigrew and Duke Street
Valid PermitCHESTERFIELD (CS)
EligibilityContact Chesterfield Building Services Coordinator
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessOnly Chesterfield permit holders may access this garage after hours.
NoteChesterfield permits may park in the Jogging Trail lot on Highway 751 when it is not reserved for special events.
Spaces819
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationCircuit Drive and LaSalle Street
Valid PermitCIRCUIT (CIR)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus RoutesPR1, LL
Spaces92
DescriptionGated surface lots
LocationEast Gated Lot 1 is accessed via Campus Drive. East Gated Lot 2 is accessed via Brodie Gym Drive and includes an ungated section where EAST (EAE) permits are required.
Valid PermitEAST GATED LOTS (PEC)
EligibilityEmployees and graduate students
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteDuring evening events in Baldwin Auditorium, these lots are used by visitors. During these periods, permit holders are asked to park at Smith Warehouse.
Bus RoutesC1, SWS
Spaces1629
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationFlowers Drive and Erwin Road
Valid PermitGC
EligibilityHealth System employees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessBetween 2:30pm and 9am Monday - Friday and all day on weekends, GC permits are allowed in Parking Garage 1 (entry from Trent Drive only), Parking Garage 2, and Parking Garage 3. Other parking facilities are available between 5 p.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends.  
Bus RoutesH1
Spaces27
DescriptionGated surface lot within Blue Zone
LocationBehind Intramural Building
Valid PermitIM
EligibilityEmployees
NoteAvailable by special assignment only.
Bus Routes 
Spaces150
DescriptionUngated surface lot
LocationMain Street
Valid PermitMILL (MIL)
EligibilityEmployees and graduate students
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus RoutesH1
Spaces2,000
DescriptionGated multi-level garage
LocationScience Drive and Highway 751/Cameron Boulevard
Valid PermitSCIENCE DRIVE GARAGE (PGF)
EligibilityEmployees and graduate students
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteEnter and exit by tapping your smart phone at the NFC reader.  Facility is used extensively for athletic events. Visitor section serves the JB Duke Hotel.
Bus RoutesPR1
Clearance8'2"
Spaces601
DescriptionGated surface lots
LocationBuchanan Boulevard (North and South Lots) 
Valid PermitSMITH (SMI)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday. Entrance at North lot near the railroad tracks is controlled by building management.
NoteEnter and exit by tapping your smart phone at the NFC reader.
Bus RoutesC1
Spaces140
DescriptionGated surface lot and ungated spaces along Whitford Drive
LocationWhitford Drive
Valid PermitWHITFORD (WHT)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessOnly available to Whitford permit holders.
NoteFor football and men's and women's basketball games, this lot is designated for IronDukes. Permit holders are advised in writing to remove their vehicles by a specific date/time. For these games, permit holders may park in other facilities, including Science and Circuit. In addition, during baseball and lacrosse games, gates are raised for attendees.
Bus RoutesPR1
Spaces300
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationFernway and Fuller Streets
Valid PermitCARMICHAEL (CAR)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.  NOTE:  Carmichael is only available to faculty and staff who work at Carmichael.  Contact PTS at tranpark@duke.edu if you have questions.

University/H Lot Remote Rate

$231 annual :: $19.25 month  2024-25

Spaces238
DescriptionGated lot (Campus Drive at Anderson Street),
LocationCampus Drive Gated Lot; Duke Police 
Valid PermitCAMPUS DRIVE (CPD)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus RoutesC1, SWS
Spaces#1 - 150; #2 - 161
DescriptionUngated gravel lots
LocationDuke University Road
Valid PermitDUKE UNIV. RD. (DUR)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus RoutesSWS
Spaces228
DescriptionUngated surface lots throughout East Campus, including Academic Advising, Baldwin, Bell Tower, Biddle Music, Bivins, Brown/Bassett, Crowell-Wilson, East Union, Epworth, Gilbert-Addoms, Main St./White Lecture Hall, Randolph, and Southgate
LocationVarious
Valid PermitEAST (EAE)
EligibilityEmployees and graduate students
WaitlistYes, for any customer whose physical location is not East Campus
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteDuring evening events in Baldwin Auditorium, East Campus lots are used by visitors. During these periods, permit holders are asked to park at Smith Warehouse.
Bus RoutesC1
Spaces1,044
DescriptionGated (Grounds Lot)
LocationVarious
Valid PermitGREEN (GRN)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistYes
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteThese facilities often provide visitor parking for campus events. 
Bus RoutesPR1
Spaces936
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationAnderson and Yearby Streets
Valid PermitH
EligibilityHealth System employees (renewals only)
WaitlistNot available/No waitlist
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteIn case spaces are not available, motorists must use the H overflow lots. Between 2:30pm and 9am Monday - Friday and all day on weekends, H permits are allowed in Parking Garage 1 (entry from Trent Drive only), Parking Garage 2, and Parking Garage 3. Other parking facilities are available between 5 p.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends.
Bus RoutesH1
Spaces333
DescriptionUngated surface lots (includes Carpentry Shop LotDealers Warehouse (3523 Hillsborough Rd.)Office Products (3540 Kangaroo) LotOld Salvage LotCenter for Muslim LifeDuke Transit LotTropical Studies, Center for Documentary Studies)
LocationVarious
Valid PermitYELLOW (YEL)
EligibilityEmployees
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus RoutesSee Duke Transit routes

Residential & Commuter Rate

Undergraduates Only :: $474 annual  2024-25                               

Spaces1,350
DescriptionGated surface lots
LocationBZ1, BZ2, BZ3, BZ4, BZ5, BZ6, BZ7, BZ9
Valid PermitBLUE (BLU) and BLUE COMMUTER (BCOM)
EligibilityUndergraduate resident and commuting students
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteEnter and exit by tapping your smart phone at the NFC reader. Facility is reserved for all home football games. Permit holders are advised in writing the week of each event to move vehicles to alternate locations. If an event occurs over a scheduled holiday, notifications may be sent earlier. Detailed instructions about event parking are provided with Blue Zone permits. Signage indicating the facility is reserved for an event will be placed 24 hours prior. Gates may be raised, but permit holders should follow instructions provided to park elsewhere.
Bus Routes 
Spaces340
DescriptionGated surface lot
LocationNear intersection of Maxwell Ave. and Campus Dr.
Valid PermitSMITH GATED SOUTH (SGS)
EligibilityUndergraduate East Campus residents and graduate students
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteEnter and exit by tapping your smart phone at the NFC reader.
Spaces233
DescriptionGarage located beneath 300 Swift Avenue apartments
Location300 Swift Avenue
Valid PermitS (300 Swift Avenue residents)
EligibilityStudents residing at 300 Swift Avenue apartments
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessThe underground garage is only accessible by DukeCard.  Surface lot spaces are available at this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NotesStudents purchase permits through FlexPort and have access to Swift garage with their DukeCard 24 hours later.  If they need to park before 24 hours has passed, they can use on-street parking at the apartments and must display the .pdf copy of their permit receipt. 
Bus RoutesSWS
Spaces34
DescriptionUngated surface lot
Location301 Swift Avenue
Valid PermitSWIFT AVENUE (S)
EligibilityStudents residing at 301 Swift Avenue apartments
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bus RoutesSWS

Medical Center Remote Rate

$171 annual :: $14.25 month  2024-25

Spaces654
DescriptionUngated surface lot
LocationVarious (R1A - Grey Stone Church; R1B - Grey Stone Church; R1C - Hillsborough Rd.; R1D - Hillsborough Rd.)
Valid PermitR1
EligibilityHealth System employees
WaitlistYes
NoteBetween 2:30pm and 9am Monday - Friday and all day on weekends, R1 permits are allowed in Parking Garage 1 (entry from Trent Drive only), Parking Garage 2, and Parking Garage 3. Other parking facilities are available between 5 p.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends.
Bus RoutesH1
Spaces209
LocationParking Garage 2 Level 4 and above; Parking Garage 1, Parking Garage 3, Research Drive Garage
Valid PermitHOSPITAL EVENINGS/WEEKENDS (HEW)
EligibilityHealth System employees whose regular work schedule is evenings (after 5:00 p.m.) and weekends.
WaitlistNo - Available for immediate purchase
NoteIn PG2, enter via the employee entrance off Elba Street. Permit is only valid in garages above from 2:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends. Other parking facilities are available between 5 p.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends.

Graduate and Professional Student Rate

$273 annual :: $22.75 month  2024-25

Spaces1,503 permit, 134 visitor
DescriptionMulti-level gated garage
LocationFulton Street and Pratt Street
Valid PermitPG3 (see Note)
EligibilityGraduate students
WaitlistNo - Available for immediate purchase
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteVisitors enter via visitor entrance. Permit holders should enter via bus loop. H, HEW, MILL, PGE, R1, and R2 permit holders may access between 2:30pm and 9:00am weekdays.
Bus RoutesH2
Clearance8' 0"
Spaces2,000
DescriptionGated multi-level garage
LocationScience Drive and Highway 751/Cameron Boulevard
Valid PermitSCIENCE DRIVE GARAGE (PGF)
EligibilityGraduate students
WaitlistNo
After-Hours AccessAll valid Duke permits may access this facility between 5pm and 6:59am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
NoteEnter and exit by tapping your smart phone. Facility is used extensively for athletic events. Visitor section serves the JB Duke Hotel.
Bus RoutesPR1
Clearance8'2"