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Parking Map |
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FROM RONALD REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT |
Travel
south on Route 1/Richmond Highway through Alexandria to Fort Belvoir.
There are many traffic lights, fast food places, and gas stations. This
business-district route is a slow trip. An alternate route (15.3 miles)
would be to take scenic George Washington/Mt. Vernon Parkway (named
Washington Street in town) south through Old Town Alexandria. From the
airport's main terminal, follow the green highway signs toward
Alexandria. Proceed along the Potomac River past Mt. Vernon, historic
home of George Washington, until you get to the Route 1 intersection;
turn left (south) on Route 1. Go up the hill 0.7 of a mile; turn left
and go through the Main (Pence) Gate.
To get to Fort Belvoir from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport by
using the "Metrorail" subway in combination with bus services. Take
Metrorail to the Pentagon and transfer to bus 9A; be sure you have exact
change for the bus. When you arrive at Fort Belvoir, exit at the
intersections of either 18th Street and Gunston or 18th and Belvoir
Road. (For more information, call the Metrorail at 202-637-7000.)
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From the Maryland Side of the Beltway (Prince George's County) |
Take
the Beltway (I-495) across the Potomac River via the Woodrow Wilson
Bridge and continue on I-495 to the exit for I-95. Go south on I-95
toward Richmond. (See From I-95 Traveling South.) |
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From Dulles Airport and/or Virginia Side of the Capital Beltway (Fairfax
County) |
Take
the Dulles Access Road from Dulles Airport and exit on the Capital
Beltway (I-495). Go south toward Alexandria and Richmond. As you reach
the lower part of the Beltway, exit south on I-95 toward Richmond. (See
From I-95 Traveling South.) (No Metrorail access.) |
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From I-95 Traveling South |
Take
this heavily congested interstate south until you are below Springfield,
and take exit #166 onto Route 7100 (Newington/ Fort Belvoir exit). From
this ramp you travel southeast on the Fairfax County Parkway (Route
7100) to Route 1/Richmond Highway (Route 7100 ends here so you have to
turn left or right). Turn left (north) onto Route 1. Get into the
further most right lane. Turn right at the first Fort Belvoir entrance
onto Pohick Road toward Tulley Gate (you won't see the gate name until
after you turn). As of September 14, 2001, access guards will ask for ID
and you may have to get a visitor's pass. Continue up Pohick Rd till you
get to the second light (there's a first light right next to the MP
station and shortly after that a second light). Turn right on Gunston
Rd. Go straight. Go past the fire station. Turn left on 18th street. Go
through a residential block (15 MPH). Cross Middleton St. You'll see the
DAU/DSMC buildings on the right at this point. |
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From Richmond I-95 Traveling North |
Take
I-95 north to the Fort Belvoir/Mt. Vernon exit. You will now be on Route
1/Richmond Highway. Drive 6.4 miles to the Fort
Belvoir Main (Pence) Gate on the right. |
