1. Cities & Towns

Mount Vernon Map and Directions

clr gif
This map shows the location of the Mount Vernon Estate, the home of George Washington, a popular historic site that attracts visitors from around the world. Mount Vernon is located along the Potomac River approximately 14 miles south of Washington DC. For sightseeing information, see A Visitors Guide to Mount Vernon Estate

Mount Vernon Map User Tips
General driving directions to the Mount Vernon Estate are provided below the map. Zoom in or out to see more detail. Click on the icon to get specific directions from your location. You can toggle current traffic conditions on and off by clicking on the Traffic button (click on the "?" on the right hand side of the button to show the traffic color code key).

Mount Vernon Map


Directions to Mount Vernon

From Washington DC and Maryland:
Follow the George Washington Parkway South and continue past National Airport through Alexandria. The Parkway becomes Washington Street in Alexandria. Continue eight miles south of Alexandria. Mount Vernon Estate is located at the large traffic circle at the end of Parkway.

From Virginia - South:
Take I-95, Exit 161, Route 1 North, Ft. Belvoir/Mt. Vernon. Continue north on Route 1 about six miles, through Ft. Belvoir. Turn right on Route 235 North. Mount Vernon is three miles straight ahead, at a large traffic circle.

From Virginia - West:
Take I-66 to I-495 South. Follow the outer beltway which becomes I-95 North towards Baltimore. Take Exit 177B, Route 1 North, Alexandria/Mount Vernon. Turn right onto Franklin Street. Turn right again at Washington Street. Washington Street becomes the George Washington Parkway and Mount Vernon is eight miles south at the large traffic circle at the end of Parkway.

More About Northern Virginia

Washington DC Sightseeing Information

Discuss in my forum

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.