Facility Overview

The P+R Lot A, situated at 29213 Queen Anne Highway (MD-404) in Queen Anne, Maryland, is a dedicated Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT SHA) commuter park-and-ride facility. Positioned directly on the vital MD-404 corridor that spans Queen Anne\'s, Talbot, and Caroline counties on Maryland\'s Eastern Shore, this facility serves as an essential hub for daily regional commuters, carpoolers, and vanpool networks. Designed as a paved, single-level, open-air surface lot, it offers uncomplicated circulation, clearly delineated parking bays, and unobstructed navigation. Because the lot is completely open without overhead structures, garages, or height barriers, there are no vertical clearance limits, making it fully accommodating for standard passenger sedans, pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, work vans, and high-clearance utility vehicles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Nestled along the scenic Tuckahoe Creek border near the historic crossroads of Queen Anne, this park-and-ride lot is surrounded by rural communities, local businesses, and regional recreation destinations:

• Tuckahoe State Park: Located just a 5-minute drive (less than 3 miles) northeast, offering miles of wooded hiking and equestrian trails, disc golf, and freshwater canoeing along Tuckahoe Creek.
• Adkins Arboretum: Situated approximately 4 miles away, featuring extensive native botanical gardens and educational pathways.
• Historic Hillsboro & Queen Anne Center: Less than a mile away, providing local convenience stores, neighborhood dining, and scenic water views.
• Easton & Denton Commercial Corridors: Easton lies roughly 12 miles southwest via MD-309/MD-328, while Denton is approximately 8 miles east via MD-404, offering regional shopping, dining, and municipal services.
• Bay Bridge & Ocean Gateway Route: MD-404 is the primary connector between the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (US-50) and Delaware resort beaches (Route 404/Route 16 to Rehoboth/Lewes and Ocean City), making this lot a strategic waypoint for beach-bound carpoolers during peak summer seasons.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The lot offers direct ingress and egress onto Queen Anne Highway (MD-404), with convenient access to adjacent crossroads including MD-309 (Cordova Road) and MD-404 Business. Broad entrance aprons allow for seamless turning from the highway, while wide two-way driving aisles permit smooth entry and departure during morning and evening rush hours. The facility functions as an anchor point for regional commuter pooling heading westbound toward Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., as well as eastbound into Sussex County, Delaware. Local transit connectivity is provided through regional rural transit on-demand and scheduled commuter connections serving the Mid-Shore region.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Free Public Parking: Maintained for daily commuter carpools and rideshare programs with no metering or toll gates.
• Open-Air Surface Format: Complete open-sky clearance suitable for commercial vans, tall SUVs, and rooftop carrier racks.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Marked handicap-accessible spaces situated near main pathways for level, step-free access.
• Overnight Lighting: High-mast light fixtures ensuring illumination across parking lanes from dusk until dawn.
• Paved & Striped Lanes: Asphalt paving with clear directional striping for organized, low-stress parking.

Ideal For

• Daily DC & Annapolis Commuters: Drivers meeting carpool and vanpool partners before heading west across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
• Local Business Commuters: Workers traveling between Talbot, Caroline, and Queen Anne\'s county employment centers.
• Weekend Outdoor Enthusiasts: Visitors consolidating vehicles before exploring Tuckahoe State Park, canoe launches, or Adkins Arboretum.
• Summer Beachgoers: Vacationers and beach travelers meeting up to share rides toward coastal Maryland and Delaware beaches along Route 404.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, arriving before 7:00 AM on weekdays is recommended for prime spots closest to the entrance. While overnight parking is generally permitted for registered carpool commuters, leaving vehicles for multi-day periods is discouraged; ensure your vehicle is legally registered and locked with valuables out of plain view. Keep an eye out for seasonal tourist congestion on MD-404 during Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings in the summer, and plan your rendezvous times accordingly.