Hatfield Marine Science Center
Research Support Facility (RSF)
2115 Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365

Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center is a research and teaching facility located in Newport, Ore., on the Yaquina Bay estuary, about one mile from the open waters of the Pacific Ocean. It plays an integral role in programs of marine and estuarine research and instruction, as a laboratory serving resident scientists, as a base for far-ranging oceanographic studies and as a classroom for students. Its campus includes research activities and facilities from six different state and federal agencies. It is about a 3 hour drive from Portland International Airport and a 2 hour drive from Eugene Airport.  

Directions to HMSC from Portland International Airport:

Inland Route:
1. Take I-205 south (around the city of Portland) to I-5 south
2. Exit I-5 at Corvallis for Hwy 20, exit 228
3. Travel 55 miles west to Newport
4. Turn left on Hwy 101 and cross Yaquina Bay Bridge
5. Take right lane exit to OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center (campus map)

Coastal Route:
1. Take I-205 south to I-5 south
2. Exit for 99W through Tigard for Ocean Beaches
3. Connect to Hwy 18
4. Follow signs to Newport, Hwy 101
5. Cross Yaquina Bay Bridge
6. Take right lane exit to OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center

Directions from Eugene Airport:

1. Take 99W (Pacific Coast Hwy) north to Corvallis
2. Exit Ocean Beaches, Hwy 20
3. Travel 55 miles went to Newport
4. Turn left onto Hwy 101 and travel over Yaquina Bay Bridge
5. Take right lane exit to OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center

Government rate hotels close to PMEL Newport:

Elizabeth Street Inn 232 SW Elizabeth Street, Newport, OR 97365 | 1-877-265-9400 | 2.2 miles from HMSC
Hallmark Resort 744 SW Elizabeth Street, Newport, OR 97365 | 1-888-448-4449 | 2.0 miles from HMSC
Holiday Inn Express and Suites 135 SE 32nd Street, Newport, OR 97365 | 1-541-867-3377 | 0.8 miles from HMSC
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham 45 SE 32nd Street, Newport, OR 97366 | 1-541-867-7727 | 0.8 miles from HMSC