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Directions to the University of Maryland, College Park
- From Baltimore and Points North
- From Baltimore and Points North, or Washington, D.C. and points South, Via 295 (the Baltimore/Washington Parkway)
- From Virginia and Points South, Via MD Side of Capital Beltway (I-495)
- From Bowie, Annapolis, and Points East, Via U.S. 50 West
- From Washington, D.C. (Northwest/Southwest) Via 16th Street North
- From Washington, D.C. (Northeast/Southeast), Via U.S. 1 North
- From the College Park Metro Station
- Parking at 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, 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 - 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.
START is located in 3300 Symons Hall (#076 on campus maps).
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. Make a right on Campus Drive to enter main gates of the university.
5. Symons Hall is located behind the "M" on Campus Drive.
6. The START offices are in 3300 Symons Hall.
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 intersection of U.S. Route 1
7. Go straight through the main campus gates and onto Campus Drive.
8. Symons Hall is located behind the "M" on Campus Drive.
9. The START offices are in 3300 Symons Hall.
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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 3rd light, turn right onto Paint Branch Parkway
7. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
8. Go straight through the main campus gates and onto Campus Drive.
9. Symons Hall is located behind the "M" on Campus Drive.
10. The START offices are in 3300 Symons Hall.
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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 for Symons Hall (#076 on campus maps)
9. The START offices are located in 3300 Symons Hall.
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. Make a right on Campus Drive to enter main gates of the university.
6. Symons Hall is located behind the "M" on Campus Drive.
7. The START offices are in 3300 Symons Hall.
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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 intersection of U.S. Route 1
7. Go straight through the main campus gates and onto Campus Drive.
8. Symons Hall is located behind the "M" on Campus Drive.
9. The START offices are in 3300 Symons Hall.
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. Make a right on Campus Drive to enter main gates of the university.
6. Symons Hall is located behind the "M" on Campus Drive.
7. The START offices are in 3300 Symons Hall.
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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 for Symons Hall (#076 on campus maps).
10. The START offices are located in 3300 Symons Hall.
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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 Campus Drive and proceed through the main gates of the University of Maryland.
5. Symons Hall is located behind the "M" on Campus drive.
6. The START offices are in 3300 Symons Hall.
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From the College Park Metro Station
Take Metro to the College Park station (second to last on Metro's Green line). Exit the Metro station and get on a red University of Maryland shuttle bus. The bus will take you through the main gates of the University. Get off at the first stop. You will be looking at a large "M" garden. When looking at the "M," Symons Hall is behind and to the left. START offices are on the third floor of Symons, Suite 3300.
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Parking at the University of Maryland, College Park
Go though the main gates of the University. This is Campus Drive. Stay on Campus drive until you pass Stamp Student Union on your right. Make a right at the stop sign into the Visitor Parking lot. (It is marked with signs.)
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