McDaniel College is located in Westminster, Maryland, on a hilltop ideally situated between the Chesapeake Bay and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most campus windows provide panoramic views.
Just 30 miles from Baltimore's Inner Harbor and 60 miles from Washington, D.C., students here enjoy the resources of major cities, yet reside on a campus where the scenery inspires visitors to state that McDaniel College is " one of the loveliest campuses in the U.S. and convenient to everything on the East Coast. "
Directions:
Directions From Baltimore, MD
Take I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) to Exit 19 onto I-795 North (Northwest Expressway), continue to its completion. Follow signs to Westminster via Route 140 West around Westminster, and turn left exiting onto Route 31. Make a left at the first traffic light - onto Main Street. Drive 3/10 of a mile and turn right into Admissions Visitor Parking. The Office of Admissions is located in Carroll Hall, the Victorian-style red brick building.
Directions From Penn Station
Follow Charles Street north, then go left on North Ave. Proceed for about four blocks and drive over bridge. Follow signs to Interstate 83 north. Take I-83 to I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) exiting toward Pikesville. Continue to Exit 19 onto I-795 North (Northwest Expressway), continue to its completion. Follow signs to Westminster via Route 140 West around Westminster, and turn left exiting onto Route 31. Make a left at the first traffic light - onto Main Street. Drive 3/10 of a mile and turn right into Admissions Visitor Parking. The Office of Admissions is located in Carroll Hall, the Victorian-style red brick building.
Directions From Washington D.C.
From the Washington Beltway (I-495), exit onto I-270 North toward Frederick, then onto Route 27 North towards Damascus (Exit 16). Take Route 27 North to Westminster (approximately 35 miles from Damascus). Turn left at the intersection of Route 27 and Main Street (Route 32) and drive 1/2 mile. Prior to the stop sign at the McDaniel arch, bear right, continuing on Main Street, and make your first left into Admissions Visitor Parking.. The Office of Admissions is located in Carroll Hall, the Victorian-style red brick building.
Directions From the West
Take I-70 East past Frederick to Mt. Airy, exiting onto Route 27 Mt. Airy/Damascus (Exit 68). Take Route 27 North to Westminster. Turn left at the intersection of Route 27 and Main Street (Route 32) and drive 1/2 mile. Prior to the stop sign at the McDaniel arch, bear right, continuing on Main Street, and make your first left into Admissions Visitor Parking.. The Office of Admissions is located in Carroll Hall, the Victorian-style red brick building.
Directions From the North
From U.S. 15 at Gettysburg, exit onto Route 97 South. Follow 97 to Route 140 West and exit left onto Route 31. Make a left at the first traffic light - onto Main Street. Drive 3/10 of a mile and turn right into Admissions Visitor Parking. The Office of Admissions is located in Carroll Hall, the Victorian-style red brick building.
Directions From New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia
Drive I-95 South to Exit 64B (I-695 West/Baltimore Beltway). Continue on I-695 to Exit 19 (Northwest Expressway), continue to its completion. Follow signs to Westminster via Route 140 West around Westminster, and turn left exiting onto Route 31. Make a left at the first traffic light - onto Main Street. Drive 3/10 of a mile and turn right into Admissions Visitor Parking. The Office of Admissions is located in Carroll Hall, the Victorian-style red brick building.
Mileage
From Baltimore -- 31 miles
From Columbia, MD -- 36 miles
From Gettysburg, PA -- 24 miles
From New York -- 218 miles
From Northern Virginia, Fairfax, Arlington -- 70 miles
From Philadelphia, PA -- 136 miles
From Washington, D.C. -- 56 miles
From Wilmington, DE -- 100 miles
Both Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland are served by major airlines and Amtrak. Westminster is a short drive from both cities.
Maps
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By Air
Both Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland, are served by major airlines. Westminster is about an hour drive from area airports. Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is the airport closest to McDaniel College. For more information, visit http://www.bwiairport.com/.
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is a hub for Southwest Airlines. Whether you are from Maine, California or anywhere in between, roundtrip fares from $68 - $198 are only a click away!
Washington, D.C., is served by two airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) and Washington Dulles International (IAD). Visit http://www.mwaa.com/ to find information on directions to and from either airport.
Hours via airplane to Baltimore/Washington International Airport:
Chicago, IL.....1.5 hours
Dallas, TX.....2.5 hours
Denver, CO.....4 hours
Los Angeles, CA.....5 hours
Miami, FL.....2.5 hours
Seattle, WA.....5.5 hours
Airport Taxi Service
We recommend using Paradise Limo Service for transportation to and from Baltimore's Penn Station or Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Individuals visiting McDaniel College receive a discount rate of $75 each way. Please contact them directly at (410) 840-3600 or fill out their online reservation form to schedule service.
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