20150209_WRITTEN_DIRECTIONS.pdf

2/12/2015

Defense Acquisition University Ft. Belvoir, VA

Directions and Maps

Getting to Ft. Belvoir Fort Belvoir is located south of Alexandria, Virginia. From I-95, the Fort Belvoir exit is 3.7 miles south of the Capital Beltway (Rt 495).

From Reagan National Airport Travel south on Route1/Richmond Highway through Alexandria to Fort Belvoir. There are many traffic lights, fast food places and gas stations. The business-district route is strictly a slow trip. An alternate route (15.3 miles) would be to take the 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) onto Route 1. Follow Route 1 to Tulley Gate (about 1 mile).

From the Maryland Side of the Beltway (Prince George's County) Take the Beltway (Route 495/95) across the Potomac River via the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and continue on 495/95 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 onto the capital Beltway (Route 495). Go south toward Alexandria and Richmond. As you reach the lower part of the Beltway, exit south onto I-95 toward Richmond. (See From I-95 Traveling South)

From I-95 Traveling South This is a heavily congested route south. Take exit 166A (Newington/Fort Belvoir). From the ramp, travel south on Fairfax County Parkway for about 3 miles to Route 1/Richmond Highway. Turn left (north) onto Route 1 and go about .5 miles, where you will see the Tulley Gate on the right.

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 about 6 miles to the Tulley Gate on the right.

All visitors must enter Ft. Belvoir through Tulley Gate from US Route 1.

Once on Base Once you reach Fort Belvoir the DAU campus is easy to find. Due to increased security measures, all visitor traffic must enter through the Tulley Gate located at the intersection of Route 1 and Backlick Road to the west and Pohick Road to the east. It is just north of the Fairfax County Parkway. You will turn into Pohick Road from Route 1 (there is a large sign indicating Tulley Gate). Follow Pohick Road to the guard station. If you have a DoD sticker on your vehicle, you need only show a validate photo ID at the guard gate. If you do not have a DoD sticker on your vehicle you will be required to stop in the right lane to process with the guards. Drivers should be prepared to show a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration and insurance, or rental car documentation and a possible search of the vehicle. After leaving the guard station, follow Pohick Road (which becomes 12th Street). Turn right at the third light, onto Belvoir Road. The DAU Campus is between 18th & 19th Streets and Belvoir & Middleton RoadsPARKING: There is ample parking in the lots located on either side of the DAU Campus on 18th and 19th Street between Belvoir and Middleton Roads. Parking is not allowed inside the DAU Campus Quadrangle.

DSS Industry Day will be held at Howell Auditorium inside Scott Hall located between Middleton Street and 18th Street.

Parking is avialable near 18th street and 19th street. Scott Hall is located directly between both streets.

NOTE: You can exit the base through any of the three gates, Pence, Tulley or Walker.