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Directions to the University of Maryland, College Park
"Recommended" routes are likely to have the most favorable traffic at most times.
Consider "alternate" routes, if traffic appears heavier on the recommended route.
For recorded directions via telephone, call 301.314.MAPS (6277).
For personal assistance via telephone, call the University Visitor Center at 301.314.7777, Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:00 and Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00.
For updates you can listen to 103.5 WTOP (FM) for traffic conditions in the Baltimore/Washington region.
From Baltimore and Points North
Recommended:
1. Take I-95 South to the Capital Beltway (I-495)
2. Take Exit 27 and then follow signs to Exit 25, "U.S. 1 South, College Park"
3. Proceed approximately two miles on U.S. Route 1 South
4. Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area.
Alternate:
1. Take I-95 South to the Capital Beltway East (I-495)
2. I-95 South will merge to the left, joining I-495
3. Take Exit 23 "201 Kenilworth Avenue Bladensburg Greenbelt"
4. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of "Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg"
5. At 2nd light, turn right onto Paint Branch Parkway
6. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
7. Turn left onto US Route 1
8. Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area.
From Baltimore and Points North, or Washington DC and points South, Via 295 (the Baltimore/Washington Parkway):
1. Take 295 to its Northern intersection with the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495)
2. Exit at I-95 / I-495 North
3. Stay in right lane
4. Take Exit 23 "201 Kenilworth Avenue Bladensburg Greenbelt"
5. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of "Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg"
6. At 3rd light, turn right onto Paint Branch Parkway
7. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
8. Turn left onto US Route 1
9. Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area.
From Virginia and Points South, Via MD Side of Capital Beltway (I-495)
Recommended:
1. Take I-66 East or I-270 South to Capital Beltway (I-495)
2. Go East on I-495 toward "Baltimore"
3. Take Exit 28B "650 South New Hampshire Avenue Tacoma Park"
4. Go South on New Hampshire Avenue, approximately 1/2 mile
5. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Adelphi Road
6. At the third traffic light, turn left onto University Boulevard (Route 193)
7. Turn right at next traffic light onto Stadium Drive
8. Refer to roadside map or use adjacent telephone to call Visitor Center by dialing 301.314.7777 from your cell phone or x47777 from a campus phone for further directions.
Alternate:
1. Take I-66 East or I-270 South to Capital Beltway (I-495)
2. Go East on I-495 toward "Baltimore"
3. Take Exit 25, "U.S. 1 South, College Park"
4. Proceed approximately two miles on U.S. Route 1 South
5. Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area.
From Bowie, Annapolis, and Points East, Via U.S. 50 West
Recommended:
1. Take U.S. 50 West to the Capital Beltway (I-495)
2. Go North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore
3. Take Exit 23 "201 Kenilworth Avenue Bladensburg Greenbelt"
4. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of "Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg"
5. At 3rd light, turn right onto Paint Branch Parkway
6. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
7. Turn left onto US Route 1
9.Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area.
Alternate:
1. Take U.S. 50 West to the Capital Beltway (I-495)
2. Go North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore
3. Take Exit 25, "U.S. 1 South, College Park"
4. Proceed approximately two miles on U.S. 1 South
5. Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area.
From Washington, D.C. (Northwest/Southwest) Via 16th Street North
1. Take 16th St. North 16th St. becomes Georgia Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line
2. Go East on the Capital Beltway (I-495) toward "Baltimore"
3. Take Exit 28B "650 South New Hampshire Avenue Tacoma Park"
4. Go South on New Hampshire Avenue
5. Proceed approximately 1/2 mile
6. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Adelphi Road
7. At the third traffic light, turn left onto University Boulevard (Route 193)
8. Turn right at next light onto Stadium Drive
9. Refer to roadside map or use adjacent telephone to call Visitor Center by dialing 301.314.7777 from your cell phone or x47777 from a campus phone, for further directions.
From Washington, D.C. (Northeast/Southeast), Via U.S. 1 North
1. Take Rhode Island Ave. (U.S. 1 North)
2. Rhode Island Ave. (U.S. 1 North) becomes Baltimore Ave. North at the Maryland/D.C. line
3. Proceed through the city of College Park
4. Turn left at Rossborough Lane into Visitor Center parking area.
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Rail Directions
Metrorail from Washington, D.C.
- Take the Red Line train (toward Glenmont); transfer at the Fort Totten station to the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
- Or take the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
- The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the metrorail station.
- Get off the Shuttle-UM at the "M" (or second) stop for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Cross street and walk south toward Mitchell Building.
MARC from Baltimore (Inner Harbor)
- Take the Camden Line train (toward Washington, D.C.); get off at the College Park station.
- The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station.
- Get off the Shuttle-UM at the "M" (or second) stop for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Cross street and walk south toward Mitchell Building.
MARC from Baltimore (Penn Station/West Baltimore/BWI Airport)
- Take the Penn Line train (toward Washington, D.C.); get off at Union Station.
- Transfer to the Metrorail system.
- Take the Red Line train (toward Glenmont); transfer at the Fort Totten station to the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
- The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station.
- Get off the Shuttle-UM at the "M" (or second) stop for the office of Undergraduate Admissions. Cross the street and walk south toward Mitchell Building.
Amtrak
- To Washington, D.C. (Union Station): Transfer to Metrorail system. Follow directions above.
- To New Carrollton, MD: Transfer to Metrorail system, taking the Orange Line to the Green Line, and following directions above.
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Airport Connection Options
The University of Maryland is served by three major airports--Reagan Washington National (DCA),Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), and Washington Dulles (IAD). Following are suggestions for travel to campus from these airport locations.
- Located just outside Baltimore, this airport is approximately 25 miles north of College Park. Driving time is approximately 35 minutes.
- MARC Train service is available from the BWI Rail Station to College Park.
- The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the metrorail station.
- Get off the Shuttle-UM at the "M" (or second) stop for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Cross street and walk south toward Mitchell Building.
- Super Shuttle is also a convenient option. The cost of a oneway journey is $27 for the first passenger and $11 for each additional guest.
- Taxi service from the airport to campus will cost approximately $35.00.
Reagan Washington National (DCA)
- Located in Arlington, Virginia, this airport is located about 15 miles south of College Park. Travel can be slow through downtown Washington, D.C. during rush hours; approximate driving time is 40 minutes.
- You can take the Metrorail from the airport.
- Take the Yellow Line (toward Mt. Vernon Square), transferring to the Green Line (toward Greenbelt), and get off at College Park/U of MD station.
- The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the metrorail station.
- Get off the Shuttle-UM at the "M" (or second) stop for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Cross street and walk south toward Mitchell Building.
- Super Shuttle is also a convenient option. The cost for one way trip is $25 for the first guest and $8 for each additional guest.
- Taxi service from the airport to campus will cost approximately $40.00.
- Located near Herndon, Virginia, this airport is about 35 miles southwest of College Park. Driving time is approximately one hour.
- You can take the Metro Bus and Metrorail from the airport
- Bus service is available to take you to the West Falls Church Metrorail station where you will take the Orange Line (toward New Carrollton), transferring to the Green Line (toward Greenbelt), and get off at College Park/U of MD station.
- The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the metrorail station.
- Get off the Shuttle-UM at the "M" (or second) stop for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Cross street and walk south toward Mitchell Building.
- Super Shuttle is also a convenient option. The cost for a oneway trip is $35 for the first passenger and $8 for each additional guest.
- Taxi service from the airport to campus will cost approximately $55.00.
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