Maps and Directions

Where does the University of Maryland fit geographically?

Directions to the Visitor Center

By Car

Recommended routes are likely to have the most favorable traffic at most times. Consider alternate routes if traffic appears heavier on the recommended route.

• From Baltimore and points north, via I-95 South

  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, D.C. 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 third light, turn right onto Paint Branch Parkway
  7. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
  8. Turn left onto U.S. 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 third 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 third 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 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, DC (Northwest/Southwest) Via 16th Street North
  1. Take 16th St. North 16th St. becomes Georgia Ave. North at Maryland/DC 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, DC (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/DC line
  3. Proceed through the city of College Park
  4. Turn left at Rossborough Lane into Visitor Center parking area.

By Rail

• Metrorail from Washington, DC
  1. 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.
  2. Or take the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
  3. The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the metrorail station. Shuttle-UM service between the College Park Station (Green line) and the center of campus is very frequent - every 8 minutes peak hours most weekdays - is offered year-round, and is open to everyone - no ID required.
  4. 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)
  1. Take the Camden Line train (toward Washington, DC); get off at the College Park station.
  2. The University's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station. Shuttle-UM service between the College Park Station (Green line) and the center of campus is very frequent - every 8 minutes peak hours most weekdays - is offered year-round, and is open to everyone - no ID required.
  3. 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)
  1. Take the Penn Line train (toward Washington, DC); get off at Union Station.
  2. Transfer to the Metrorail system.
  3. 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.
  4. The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station. Shuttle-UM service between the College Park Station (Green line) and the center of campus is very frequent - every 8 minutes peak hours most weekdays - is offered year-round, and is open to everyone - no ID required.
  5. 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, DC (Union Station)
  1. Transfer to 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.
  2. Or take the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
  3. The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the metrorail station. Shuttle-UM service between the College Park Station (Green line) and the center of campus is very frequent - every 8 minutes peak hours most weekdays - is offered year-round, and is open to everyone - no ID required.
  4. 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.
• Amtrak to New Carrollton, MD
  1. Transfer to Metrorail system, taking the Orange Line to the Green Line (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
  2. The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the metrorail station. Shuttle-UM service between the College Park Station (Green line) and the center of campus is very frequent - every 8 minutes peak hours most weekdays - is offered year-round, and is open to everyone - no ID required.
  3. 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.

By Air

It is possible to get to College Park via public transportation from the airports although it does involve several changes along the way.

• From BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

  Using Public Transporation

  B30 metrobus to Greenbelt Metro $3.10 cash, and exact change is needed (Green Line) then Greenbelt Metro to College Park Metro stop (only one stop) $3.00 (Smart Trip Fare). For information on other metro fares, please click here.

  Also, the MARC-Penn-line trains connect BWI airport with the New Carrollton Train Station. Click here for MARC Train fares.

  Super Shuttle Costs: $32.00 one-way
  
  Taxi: 25 miles / 40 kilometers. Approximately $60

  Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall airport (BWI)

• From Reagan National

  Using Public Transporation

  Reagan National Metro (Yellow Line) to College Park Metro (Green Line) switch from Yellow Line to Green Line at L'Enfant Plaza $3.35
  (less if not during rush hour)

  Super Shuttle Costs: $28.00 one-way
  
  Taxi: 15 miles / 25 kilometers. Approximately $30

  Reagan National airport (DCA)

• From Dulles International Airport

  Using Public Transporation

  Washington Flyer Bus to West Falls Church Metro $9 then West Falls Church Metro (Orange line) to College Park Metro (Green line)
  switch from Orange Line to Green Line at L'Enfant Plaza $3.90 (less if not during rush hour)
  

  Super Shuttle Costs: $39.00 one-way
  
  Taxi: 58 miles / 67 kilometers. Washington Flyer Taxi approximately $80

  Dulles International airport (IAD)