Directions to the University of Maryland, College Park Visitor Center
"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, dial 301.314.MAPS (6277).
For personal assistance via telephone, dial the University Visitor Center at 301.314.7777,
Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:00 and Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00.
Locally you can listen to 103.5 WTOP (FM) for traffic conditions in the Baltimore/Washington region.
Recommended:
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 second light, turn right onto Paint Branch Parkway
6. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
7. Turn left onto U.S. Route 1
8. Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area
Alternate:
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
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 Maryland Side of Capital Beltway (I-495)
Recommended:
1. Take I-95 North to the Capital Beltway (I-495)
2. Follow I-95/I-495 North 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 U.S. Route 1
8. Follow signs to turn right into the Visitor Center parking area.
Alternate:
1. Take I-95 North to the Capital Beltway (I-495)
2. Follow I-95/I-495 North 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 Virginia and Points South, Via Virginia 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 onto U.S. Route 1 South to College Park. Follow signs to the Visitor Center parking lot.
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.Proceed through two traffic lights and exit right onto U.S. Route 1 South to College Park
9. Follow road signs to Visitor Center parking.
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.
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.
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.
