Directions to MEI
We are located at 1121 Holzapfel Hall
By Car
From Baltimore
Take I-95 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495)
Take Exit 27 and then follow signs to Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park)
Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1
Turn right onto Campus Drive and proceed through Main Gate
From Virginia
Take I-95 North to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495)
Continue North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore
Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park)
Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1
Turn right onto Campus Drive and proceed through Main gate
Via Air
The University of Maryland is located near three major airports. Super Shuttle serves all three airports. When traffic is heavy, driving time can be longer than the estimated times.
- Reagan Washington National (DCA) Located in Arlington, Virginia, about 15 miles south of College Park. About 40 minutes to reach campus. (Taxi is about $40
- Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Located near Baltimore, about 25 miles north of College Park. About 35 minutes to reach campus. (Taxi is about $35.00
- Washington Dulles (IAD).Located near Herndon, Virginia, about 35 miles southwest of College Park. About one hour to reach College Park. (Taxi about $55.00)
Where to Park
Visitors must park in visitor parking spaces. The parking spaces nearest MEI are in the Union Lane Garage. To get to this garage, enter the University through the Main Gate off of Baltimore Blvd. When you enter the campus, you will be on Campus Drive. Follow Campus Drive until you reach a traffic circle with a big letter "M." Go half way around the circle and continue on Campus Drive. Go to the top of the hill. On your right, you will see the Stamp Union Building. Pass this building and turn right on Union Lane. Immediately to your left is the entrance to the visitor parking lot. Hours of operation are 7:00a.m. to 1:45a.m., seven days a week. Current rates at this facility are $2.00 per hour, with an $8.00 per day maximum. Payment is cash only (you may need some quarters).
How to Walk to Holzapfel Hall from the Parking Garage
If you parked in the garage on Union Lane, walk back to the traffic circle with the big "M." Turn right onto Regents Drive. You will pass a building called Symons Hall. When you pass Symons Hall, immediately turn right. The second building on your right is Holzapfel Hall. Enter the main doors, walk up the steps, and turn right. Come to Room 1121A, which is the first door on your right. Welcome!