Directions

"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.

Locally you can listen to 103.5 WTOP (FM) for traffic conditions in the Baltimore/Washington region. Within two miles of the University, listen to TERP Information Radio at 1640 AM for special updates and information regarding University of Maryland traffic, parking and events.

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
   
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, 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.