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Directions to the Neuroscience Center Building (NIDA Headquarters)



Street address: 6001 Executive Blvd, Rockville, Maryland 20852

Via Metrorail to NIDA Headquarters:

Metrorail service is available from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and from Union Station (railway). Take Metro's Red Line to the White Flint Station. From the station, Ride On buses are available.

From Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to NIDA Headquarters:

Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway south toward Washington, DC. At I-495 (Capital Beltway), head west toward Silver Spring/Bethesda. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34 which is Rt. 355 (Wisconsin Ave./Rockville Pike) and head north toward Rockville. Drive approximately 2.4 miles and turn left onto Old Georgetown Road. At the second light, turn right onto Executive Boulevard. The building is on your immediate right and visitor parking is at the second driveway entrance.

From Dulles International Airport to NIDA Headquarters:

Head east on the Dulles Airport Access Road for approximately 13 miles. Exit onto I-495 (Capital Beltway), heading north to Bethesda/Baltimore. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 38 (I-270 north to Rockville-Frederick). Proceed approximately 3 miles to Montrose Road (east) Exit 4A. Drive 1.5 miles (3rd stop light). Turn right onto Executive Boulevard. Proceed for 1/2 mile. The Neuroscience Building, 6001 Executive Blvd., is on the left.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to NIDA Headquarters:

Head north on the George Washington Parkway for approximately 5 miles. Exit onto I-495 (Capital Beltway), heading north to Maryland. From the Beltway (I-495), take (I-270) and head north towards Rockville. Stay to the right and bear off to the "Connector/Distributor" lanes. Exit at Montrose Road (east). Drive approximately 1.5 miles and either:

  1. turn right onto Rockville Pike. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Old Georgetown Road. At the second light, turn right onto Executive Boulevard. The building is on your immediate right and visitor parking is at the second driveway entrance.
  2. turn right onto Executive Boulevard. Drive approximately 1/2 mile and make a "U" turn at the intersection of Old Georgetown Road and Executive Boulevard. The building is on your immediate right and visitor parking is at the second driveway entrance.

From Baltimore and All Points North of Washington, DC to NIDA Headquarters:

Take I-95 south toward Washington, DC. At I-495 (Capital Beltway), head west toward Silver Spring/Bethesda. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34 which is Rt. 355 (Wisconsin Ave./Rockville Pike) and head north toward Rockville. Drive approximately 2.4 miles and turn left onto Old Georgetown Road. At the second light, turn right onto Executive Boulevard. The building is on your immediate right and visitor parking is at the second driveway entrance.

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Take I-95 south toward Washington, DC. At I-495 (Capital Beltway), head west toward Silver Spring/Bethesda. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 36 (Old Georgetown Road), heading north for about 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Executive Boulevard. The building is on your immediate right and visitor parking is at the second driveway entrance.

From Eastern and Southern Maryland and All Points Southeast of Washington, DC to NIDA Headquarters:

At I-495 (Capital Beltway), head north toward Baltimore then west toward Silver Spring/Bethesda. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34 which is Rt. 355 (Wisconsin Ave./Rockville Pike) and head north toward Rockville. Drive approximately 2.4 miles and turn left onto Old Georgetown Road. At the second light, turn right onto Executive Boulevard. The building is on your immediate right and visitor parking is at the second driveway entrance.

OR

At I-495 (Capital Beltway), head north toward Baltimore then west toward Silver Spring/Bethesda. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 36 (Old Georgetown Road), heading north for about 1 mile. Turn left onto Executive Boulevard. The building is on your immediate right and visitor parking is at the second driveway entrance.

From Virginia and All Points South of Washington, DC to NIDA Headquarters:

Take I-95 north toward Washington DC. At I-495 (Capital Beltway), head west toward Northern Virginia. From the Beltway (I-495), take (I-270) and head north toward Rockville. Stay to the right and bear off to the "Connector/Distributor" lanes. Exit at Montrose Road (east). Drive approximately 1.5 miles and either:

  1. turn right onto Rockville Pike. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Old Georgetown Road. At the second light, turn right onto Executive Boulevard. The building is on your immediate right and visitor parking is at the second driveway entrance.
  2. turn right onto Executive Boulevard. Drive approximately 1/2 mile and make a "U" turn at the intersection of Old Georgetown Road and Executive Boulevard. The building is on your immediate right and visitor parking is at the second driveway entrance.

Please note: Visitor Parking is located behind the parking garage which is behind the building.


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