Driving Directions
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland is easy to visit. We are conveniently located at the corner of Route 193 (University Blvd.) and Stadium Drive on the campus of the University of Maryland. Driving directions are linked below.
From Baltimore and Points North
Take I-95 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). At the 495 split, be sure to go toward the right (495 West). Be in the left lane so you can immediately take Exit 27 toward Route 1 South, College Park. Take Exit 27 and then follow sign to Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park). Exit will end at traffic light, take a right onto Route 1 South. Proceed approximately 1-2 miles South on U.S. Route 1. Exit right onto 193 West (University Blvd.) towards Byrd Stadium. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Stadium Drive. Go 1/4 of the way around the traffic circle (3:00 location) and go to the right (Valley Drive). The Performing Arts Center will be on your right and the Stadium Drive Parking Garage on your left.
From Virginia and Points South
Take I-95 North to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park). Exit will end at traffic light, go South onto Route 1. Proceed approximately 1-2 miles South on U.S. Route 1. Exit right onto 193 West (University Blvd.) towards Byrd Stadium. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Stadium Drive. Go 1/4 of the way around the traffic circle (3:00 location) and go to the right (Valley Drive). The Performing Arts Center will be on your right and the Stadium Drive Parking Garage on your left.
Driving: From the Campus Main Entrance (Route 1)
Take Campus Drive through the campus. You will go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Drive. Just before Cole Student Activity Center, the road will split. Bear to the right (Union Drive). Union Drive will dead end at Valley drive. Turn right and proceed about 1½ blocks. The Center will be on your left and the Stadium Drive Parking Garage will be on your right.
Please call our ticket office at 301.405.ARTS if you need further assistance.
