Directions to the Courthouse

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From the Capital Beltway (I-495) and points North, take exit 11A onto MD Route 4-Pennsylvania Ave. South.  Proceed approximately 9 miles past Woodyard Rd., Ritchie-Marlboro Rd. and Crain Hwy. to the exit for Upper Marlboro.  If you reach the exits for 301 North/South, you have gone too far.  At the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp, bear to the right to use the free satellite parking lots or make a left for the metered lots next to and in front of the courthouse.  Free shuttle buses frequent the satellite parking to provide convenient transportation to the Courthouse.

From Charles County, follow MD Route 301 North and exit onto MD Route 4/Pennsylvania Ave. North.  DO NOT MERGE ONTO ROUTE 4.  Stay on the exit ramp to enter Upper Marlboro.  At the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp, make a left to use the free satellite parking lots or bear to the right for the metered lots next to and in front of the courthouse.  Free shuttle buses frequent the satellite parking to provide convenient transportation to the Courthouse.

From Calvert County, follow MD Route 4 North just past the exits for MD Route 301 North/South.  Take the next exit to Upper Marlboro.  At the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp, make a left to use the free satellite parking lots or bear to the right for the metered lots next to and in front of the courthouse.  Free shuttle buses frequent the satellite parking to provide convenient transportation to the Courthouse.

Parking Information for Upper Marlboro Courthouse

• Governor Oden Bowie Drive has 75 on street metered spaces. The rate is $.75 per hour with a two hour maximum.
• Courthouse West Lot located on Water Street across from the 7-11 convenience store has 108 off street metered spaces. The rate is $.75 per hour with a two hour maximum.
• Judges Drive Lot at the corner of Judges Drive and Pratt Street adjacent to the Firehouse has 21 off street metered spaces. The rate is $.75 cents per hour with a two hour maximum.
• Courthouse Garage has 79 public spaces and 30 reserved spaces for the Prince George's County Bar Association and there are 80 public spaces in front of the New Courthouse.
• Equestrian Center has 2 free satellite parking lots with free shuttle service to the Courthouse.

COURTHOUSE GARAGE & LOT

• Parking must be paid in ADVANCE after parking your car.
• Note the number of the parking space your car is parked in.

Many people jot the number down.
• Unlike traditional, single spaced meters, the new computerized meters take $1.00 and $5.00 dollar bills and coins and furnishes you with a printed receipt.

1. Enter your parking space number using the numbered buttons just as you would a bank machine.
2. Check the display window to make sure that you have entered the correct space number. If you have made a mistake, cancel by turning the red/orange knob. Enter the correct number.
3. Deposit the money. Parking is $1.50 minimum and $.75 for each additional hour.
4. The amount deposited and expiration time is displayed at the time money is deposited. If you need more time, deposit more money. Press the green button to end the transaction and get your receipt.

What if Something Goes Wrong?

Bus Routes to Upper Marlboro Courthouse

• Buses operate Monday through Friday every 30-35 minutes during rush hours and every 80 minutes during non-rush hours.
• No service is provided on Saturdays, Sundays, or major holidays.

THE UPPER MARLBORO MOVER

(Rt. 53), serves Marlboro Meadows, the Villages of Marlborough, the County Administration Building, Courthouse, Detention Center. Hours of operation are 6:30 am - 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except concurrent County/State Holidays. Offers FREE transfer to Routes 20 & 21.

FARES: Adults: $ .75
Seniors & Disabled : $ .35
Children under 5: FREE

Limited transfers available.
Please have exact fare ready when you board. Drivers do not carry change.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

• No smoking.
• No eating or drinking.
• No pets or animals.
• Radios and tapes with earphones only.
• Buses stop only at designated bus stops.