Driving Directions
Fort Belvoir is located south of Alexandria, Virginia. Taking I-95, the Fort Belvoir exit is 3.7 miles south of the Capital Beltway (I-495). A post map is located at each of the three entrances.
FAI is located at 9820 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-5565, building 291
From Ronald Reagan Washington 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.)
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.)
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.)
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. If you're a student, park in student parking across from building 209 (first
building on your right as you cross Middleton). If you're a visitor, park where you can in the quadrangle or in student
parking. Building access is restricted. You have to enter by the door from the quadrangle - not the door on the street
side or the side entrances. There will be someone posted at the door to let our visitors in.
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.