Nestled in Central New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes region, SUNY Cortland is conveniently located in the heart of New York State – just minutes off Interstate 81, at the convergence of New York State Routes 11 and 13.
From Ithaca and points southwest
From New York City, Long Island
Take the New York State Thruway west to Exit 34-A. Pick up Route 481 south and take to Route 81 south. Take Route 81 south to Cortland Exit 12. Stay straight on the exit ramp and drive to the traffic light for Route 281/Ithaca. At the traffic light take a left onto Route 281. Stay on Route 281 for approximately three miles. Shortly after passing the Auto Zone store, which will be on your right, take a left into SUNY Cortland’s Route 281 parking lot. The Stadium Complex is a short walk from the parking lot.
From Buffalo and points west
Take the New York State Thruway east to Exit 36 at Syracuse. Pick up Route 81 south and take to Cortland Exit 12. Stay straight on the exit ramp and drive to the traffic light for Route 281/Ithaca. At the traffic light take a left onto Route 281. Stay on Route 281 for approximately three miles. Shortly after passing the Auto Zone store, which will be on your right, take a left into SUNY Cortland’s Route 281 parking lot. The Stadium Complex is a short walk from the parking lot.
From Ithaca and points southwest
Take Route 13 north to Route 281 north (in Cortland), which begins at approximately the A&W Restaurant (on left-hand side). Stay straight on Route 281 instead of bearing right on Route 13. Take Route 281 north for approximately seven-tenths of a mile. Pass the first entrance to the College, which will be on your right and is marked Stratton Drive, and take the next right into SUNY Cortland’s Route 281 parking lot. The Stadium Complex is a short walk from the parking lot.
From New York City, Long Island
Take Route 17 to Binghamton. Pick up Route 81 north to Cortland Exit 12. Stay straight on the exit ramp and drive to the traffic light for Route 281/Ithaca. At the traffic light take a left onto Route 281. Stay on Route 281 for approximately three miles. Shortly after passing the Auto Zone store, which will be on your right, take a left into SUNY Cortland’s Route 281 parking lot. The Stadium Complex is a short walk from the parking lot.
From Syracuse and points north
Take Route 81 south to Cortland Exit 12. Stay straight on the exit ramp and drive to the traffic light for Route 281/Ithaca. At the traffic light take a left onto Route 281. Stay on Route 281 for approximately three miles. Shortly after passing the Auto Zone store, which will be on your right, take a left into SUNY Cortland’s Route 281 parking lot. The Stadium Complex is a short walk from the parking lot.
From Binghamton and Northern Pennsylvania
Take Route 81 north to Cortland Exit 12. Stay straight on the exit ramp and drive to the traffic light for Route 281/Ithaca. At the traffic light take a left onto Route 281. Stay on Route 281 for approximately three miles. Shortly after passing the Auto Zone store, which will be on your right, take a left into SUNY Cortland’s Route 281 parking lot. The Stadium Complex is a short walk from the parking lot.