From Baltimore and Points North

• via I-95 South
• via 295

From Virginia and Points South

• via Maryland Side of Capital Beltway (I-495)
• via Virginia 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
• (Northeast/Southeast) via U.S. 1 North

On Thursday, November 8, and Saturday, November 10, the conference convenes in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.

On Friday, November 9, plenary sessions and workshops will convene in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, and the performance will be held in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Link to Map with Conference Activities and Parking

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

Locally you can listen to 103.5 WTOP (FM) for traffic conditions in the Baltimore/Washington region.

The Campus Map is available on line at http://www.parking.umd.edu/themap/

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. Cross U.S. Route 1 and enter the campus.  As you enter campus, Paint Branch Parkway becomes Campus Drive
8. Follow Campus Drive, go 180 degrees around the M, and continue on Campus Drive.
9. Pass the Student Union and turn right onto Union Lane.  Paid parking ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 every hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day) should be available at the Union Lane Garage.
10. If the Union Lane garage is full or closed for some reason, continue downhill on Union Lane.
11. Turn left at the bottom of the hill onto Field House Drive.
12. Turn right at the half-circle onto Valley Drive, and enter the Stadium Lane Garage.  Here, too, paid parking is available for the same rates mentioned above.

Alternate:

1. Take I-95 south to the Capital Beltway (I-495).
2. Take exit 27 (to the right at the split) and then follow signs to Exit 25 (left exit), "U.S. 1 South, College Park".
3. Proceed approximately two miles on U.S. Route 1 South.
4. Turn right on Campus Drive to enter the campus.  
5. Follow Campus Drive, go 180 degrees around the M, and continue on Campus Drive.
6. Pass the Student Union and turn right onto Union Lane.  Paid parking ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 every hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day) should be available at the Union Lane Garage.
7. If the Union Lane garage is full or closed for some reason, continue downhill on Union Lane.
8. Turn left at the bottom of the hill onto Field House Drive.
9. Turn right at the half-circle onto Valley Drive, and enter the Stadium Lane Garage.  Here, too, paid parking is available for the same rates mentioned above.

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. Cross U.S. Route 1 and enter the campus.  As you enter campus, Paint Branch Parkway becomes Campus Drive.
9. Follow Campus Drive, go 180 degrees around the M, and continue on Campus Drive.
10. Pass the Student Union and turn right onto Union Lane.  Paid parking ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 every hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day) should be available at the Union Lane Garage.
11. If the Union Lane garage is full or closed for some reason, continue downhill on Union Lane.
12. Turn left at the bottom of the hill onto Field House Drive.
13. Turn right at the half-circle onto Valley Drive, and enter the Stadium Lane Garage.  Here, too, paid parking is available for the same rates mentioned above.

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 BaltimoreTake Exit 23 "201 Kenilworth Avenue Bladensburg Greenbelt".
3. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of "Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg".
4. At 3rd light, turn right onto Paint Branch Parkway.
5. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1.
6. Cross U.S. Route 1 and enter the campus.  As you enter campus, Paint Branch Parkway becomes Campus Drive.
7. Follow Campus Drive, go 180 degrees around the M, and continue on Campus Drive.
8. Pass the Student Union and turn right onto Union Lane.  Paid parking ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 every hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day) should be available at the Union Lane Garage.
9. If the Union Lane garage is full or closed for some reason, continue downhill on Union Lane.
10. Turn left at the bottom of the hill onto Field House Drive.
11. Turn right at the half-circle onto Valley Drive, and enter the Stadium Lane Garage.  Here, too, paid parking is available for the same rates mentioned above.
    

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. Turn right on Campus Drive to enter the campus.  
6. Follow Campus Drive, go 180 degrees around the M, and continue on Campus Drive.
7. Pass the Student Union and turn right onto Union Lane.  Paid parking ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 every hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day) should be available at the Union Lane Garage.
8. If the Union Lane garage is full or closed for some reason, continue downhill on Union Lane.
9. Turn left at the bottom of the hill onto Field House Drive.
10. Turn right at the half-circle onto Valley Drive, and enter the Stadium Lane Garage.  Here, too, paid parking is available for the same rates mentioned above.

From Virginia and Points South, Via Virginia Side of Capital Beltway (I-495)

Recommended:

1. Take I-66 East or I-270 South to the Capital Beltway (I-495).
2. Go East on I-495 toward "Baltimore".
3. Take Exit 28B "650 South New Hampshire Avenue Takoma Park"
4. Go South on New Hampshire Avenue, approximately 1/2 mile.
5. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Adelphi Road.
6. Proceed approximately 2.3 miles.  Turn left onto University Boulevard, MD route 193.
7. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Stadium Drive.
8. When you reach the traffic circle, travel 1/4 of the way around to make a right turn onto Valley Drive.
9. Turn left into the Stadium Lane Garage.  Paid parking is available here ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 for evey hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day).

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. Turn right on Campus Drive to enter the campus.  
6. Follow Campus Drive, go 180 degrees around the M, and continue on Campus Drive.
7. Pass the Student Union and turn right onto Union Lane.  Paid parking ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 every hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day) should be available at the Union Lane Garage.
8. If the Union Lane garage is full or closed for some reason, continue downhill on Union Lane.
9. Turn left at the bottom of the hill onto Field House Drive.
10. Turn right at the half-circle onto Valley Drive, and enter the Stadium Lane Garage.  Here, too, paid parking is available for the same rates mentioned above.

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. Cross U.S. Route 1 and enter the campus.  As you enter campus, Paint Branch Parkway becomes Campus Drive.
8. Follow Campus Drive, go 180 degrees around the M, and continue on Campus Drive.
9. Pass the Student Union and turn right onto Union Lane.  Paid parking ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 every hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day) should be available at the Union Lane Garage.
10. If the Union Lane garage is full or closed for some reason, continue downhill on Union Lane.
11. Turn left at the bottom of the hill onto Field House Drive.
12. Turn right at the half-circle onto Valley Drive, and enter the Stadium Lane Garage.  Here, too, paid parking is available for the same rates mentioned above.
    

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. Route 1 South.
5. Turn right on Campus Drive to enter the campus.  
6. Follow Campus Drive, go 180 degrees around the M, and continue on Campus Drive.
7. Pass the Student Union and turn right onto Union Lane.  Paid parking ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 every hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day) should be available at the Union Lane Garage.
8. If the Union Lane garage is full or closed for some reason, continue downhill on Union Lane.
9. Turn left at the bottom of the hill onto Field House Drive.
10. Turn right at the half-circle onto Valley Drive, and enter the Stadium Lane Garage.  Here, too, paid parking is available for the same rates mentioned above.

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 Takoma Park"
4. Go South on New Hampshire Avenue, approximately 1/2 mile.
5. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Adelphi Road.
6. Proceed approximately 2.3 miles.  Turn left onto University Boulevard, MD route 193.
7. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Stadium Drive.
8. When you reach the traffic circle, travel 1/4 of the way around to make a right turn onto Valley Drive.
9. Turn left into the Stadium Lane Garage.  Paid parking is available here ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 for evey hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day).

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, which is called "Paint Branch Parkway" for those turning right.
5. Follow Campus Drive, go 180 degrees around the M, and continue on Campus Drive.
6. Pass the Student Union and turn right onto Union Lane.  Paid parking ($2.00 for the first hour, $1.00 every hour thereafter, maximum $10.00 per day) should be available at the Union Lane Garage.
7. If the Union Lane garage is full or closed for some reason, continue downhill on Union Lane.
8. Turn left at the bottom of the hill onto Field House Drive.
9. Turn right at the half-circle onto Valley Drive, and enter the Stadium Lane Garage.  Here, too, paid parking is available for the same rates mentioned above.