Directions to Stamp

Purple Line Construction Update 

Ongoing Purple Line construction and other campus improvements continue to have an effect on traffic and sidewalk access. Please note all posted construction signage and use caution when making your way to STAMP. We apologize for this temporary inconvenience. 

If, due to a permanent or temporary disability, this construction activity presents a barrier to you, please contact the Facilities Management Customer Response Center at 301.405.2222 or via email at fmcrc@umd.edu. You may also contact the University of Maryland ADA/504 Coordinator at adacoordinator@umd.edu. 

Directions to Campus by Car

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. Go straight across Route 1 onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
8. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
9. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.

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. Turn right onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
5. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
6. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.   

 

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. Go straight across Route 1 onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
9. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
10. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.

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. Go straight across Route 1 onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
8. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
9. Stamp Student Union will be on your right. 

Alternate:

1. Take I-95 North to the Capital Beltway (I-495)2. Follow I-95/I-495 North toward Baltimore 
2. Take exit 25, "U.S. 1 South, College Park" 
3. Proceed approximately two miles on U.S. Route 1 South 
4. Turn right onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
5. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right.
6. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.

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. 
8. Turn right onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
9. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
10.  Stamp Student Union will be on your right. 

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 onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
6. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
7. Stamp Student Union will be on your right. 

 

 

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. Go straight across Route 1 onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
8. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
9. Stamp Student Union will be on your right. 

Alternate:

1. Take U.S. 50 West to the Capital Beltway (I-495) 
2. Go North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore. Take Exit 25, "U.S. 1 South, College Park" 
3. Proceed approximately two miles on U.S. 1 South 
4. Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area.
5. Turn right onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
6. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right8. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.

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. Turn right onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
10. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
11. Stamp Student Union will be on your right. 

 

 

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. Continue on US Route 1 for approximately five miles and travel through the city of College Park.
5. Turn left onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill.  
6. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right 
7. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.

Directions to Campus by Train (Metrorail, MARC, Amtrak)

Metrorail from Washington, D.C.

• 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 in front of the Regents Drive Garage.
• Walk South toward Plants Science Building and continue till the circle M.
• Turn right and continue up the hill.
• Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right.
• Stamp Student Union will be on your right. 

MARC from Baltimore (Inner Harbor)

• Take the Camden Line train (toward Washington, D.C.); get off at the College Park 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 in front of the Regents Drive Garage.
• Walk South toward Plants Science Building and continue till the circle M.
• Turn right and continue up the hill.
• Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right.
• Stamp Student Union will be on your right. 

MARC from Baltimore (Penn Station/West Baltimore/BWI Airport)

• 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 in front of the Regents Drive Garage.
• Walk South toward Plants Science Building and continue till the circle M.
• Turn right and continue up the hill.
• Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right.
• Stamp Student Union will be on your right. 

Amtrak

• To Washington, D.C. (Union Station): Transfer to Metrorail system. Follow directions above.
• To New Carrollton, MD: Transfer to Metrorail system, taking the Orange Line to the Green Line.
• The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station.
• Get off the Shuttle-UM in front of the Regents Drive Garage.
• Walk South toward Plants Science Building and continue till the circle M.
• Turn right and continue up the hill.
• Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right.
• Stamp Student Union will be on your right.