MILE, located in UMD’s HJ Patterson Hall, is accessible via car, with multiple parking options, as well as rideshare services and public transportation. HJ Patterson Hall is accessible from our parking lots via wheelchair. For questions regarding transporation and accessibility, contact Naia Lee-Hendricks at leehnai@umd.edu
Parking
Walking Directions: Union Lane Garage to HJ Patterson Hall
Written Instructions: Union Lane Garage to HJ Patterson Hall
Head southwest toward Union Ln (82 ft)
Turn left toward Union Ln (151 ft)
Turn right onto Union Ln (105 ft)
Turn left toward Campus Dr (344 ft)
Turn right toward Campus Dr (23 ft)
Turn left onto Campus Dr (20 ft)
Turn right (92 ft)
Slight left and the destination will be on the right (128 ft)
These instructions are wheelchair accessible.
Walking Directions via Google Maps:
Regents Drive Garage to HJ Patterson Hall
Written Instructions: Regents Drive Garage to HJ Patterson Hall
Head south on Regents Dr toward Fieldhouse Dr (472 ft)
Turn right toward Campus Dr (177 ft)
Slight left toward Campus Dr (282 ft)
Turn left toward Campus Dr (69 ft)
Slight right onto Campus Dr (361 ft)
Turn left (282 ft)
Turn left
Destination will be on the right
These instructions are wheelchair accessible.
Walking Directions via Google Maps: Lot 1 to HJ Patterson Hall
Written Instructions: Lot 1 to HJ Patterson Hall
Head east toward Union Dr (302 ft)
Turn left toward Championship Ln (49 ft)
Turn right toward Championship Ln (66 ft)
Turn left onto Championship Ln (377 ft)
Turn right onto Union Dr (0.1 mi)
Turn left to stay on Union Dr (266 ft)
Continue onto Campus Dr (0.1 mi)
Turn right (92 ft)
Slight left
Destination will be on the right
These instructions are wheelchair accessible.
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H.J. Patterson Hall has several entrances, but only one of them is wheelchair accessible. This map shows the 4 entrances you’re most likely to use. The three with yellow pins all have stairs; the orange wheelchair symbol is the one accessible entrance.
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If you are getting dropped off by a taxi or rideshare, provide the address 1126 Campus Drive.
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The closest rail station to campus is College Park - U of Md, on the Metrorail green line and the MARC Camden line. It’s about 1.1 miles from H.J. Patterson Hall; you can walk or take the bus.
If you’re walking from the rail station: after you go through the turnstiles, go towards the right and go through the tunnel to come out on the west side of the station. (If you arrived on the MARC, you’re already there.) It’s a 25-30 minute walk through a mostly residential area and then campus.
If you’re taking the bus from the rail station: after you go through the turnstiles, go towards the left and up the steps or elevator to come out on the east side of the station, where there’s a big bus loop. The best bus options are:
UMD shuttle 104. (Free for everyone, so you can just get on and have a seat.) Usually comes every 30 minutes. Bus stop on the closer near side of the bus loop. Ride ~15 minutes to Regents Drive Parking Garage. Walking directions from Regents Drive Garage to H.J. Patterson Hall.
C8 towards North Bethesda. (Coming off of the metro there is a free transfer to the bus. You can scan your card up front and then take a seat.) Usually comes every 10-30 minutes. Bus stop on the farther side of the bus loop. Ride ~5 minutes to Campus Dr / Regents Dr. Walking directions from the C8 bus stop to H.J. Patterson Hall.