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Directions to GMU

• From the Capital Beltway
• From points west via I-66
• From points east via I-66
• From points south via on I-95
• From points west via Route 50
• From Dulles Airport
• From National Airport
• From Vienna Metro Station

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS FROM CAPITAL BELTWAY

To reach George Mason University from the Capital Beltway, Route 495, take exit 5, Braddock Road West, Route 620. Follow Braddock Road West for approximately 6 miles. Turn right at Nottoway Lane to the stop sign and then turn left onto Patriot Circle. Turn right on Mason Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck, the last building on the right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS VIA I-66E FROM FRONT ROYAL

To reach George Mason University from I-66E, exit at Route 7100, Fairfax County Parkway, South. Exit the Parkway at Braddock Road and turn left. Take the first left past Route 123 onto Roanoke Lane. Go right at the fork in the road. Take your first left on Mason Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS VIA I-66W FROM WASHINGTON, DC AND ARLINGTON

To reach George Mason University on I-66W from Washington DC and Arlington, take exit 60 at Route 123 South, Chain Bridge Road. Follow Route 123 through the city of Fairfax, and turn left at University Drive. Take your first right at Occoquan Lane. Turn right at the stop sign onto Patriot Circle. At the pond, bear left to stay on Patriot Circle. Take your first left on Mason Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS FROM FREDRICKSBURG/RICHMOND VIA I-95

To reach George Mason University from Richmond or Fredericksburg via I-95 north, take exit 160B, Route 123 North at Lake Ridge/Occoquan. Follow Route 123 north for approximately 15 miles to Braddock Road. Turn right on Braddock Road. At first signal, turn left on Roanoke Lane. Bear right at the fork in the road. Take your first left onto Mason Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS FROM WASHINGTON DC & ARLINGTON VIA ROUTE 50

To reach George Mason University from Washington DC or Arlington take Route 50 west to I-495 toward Richmond. From the Capital Beltway, Route 495, take exit 5, Braddock Road West, Route 620. Follow Braddock Road West for approximately 6 miles. Turn right at Nottoway Lane to the stop sign and then turn left onto Patriot Circle. Turn right on Mason Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck, the last building on the right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS FROM DULLES AIRPORT

To reach George Mason University from Dulles Airport, exit the airport onto the Dulles Access Road. Transition to the Dulles Toll Road at Route 267, Reston Parkway. Exit the Dulles Toll Road (no toll required) at exit 11, Fairfax County Parkway. Follow the Parkway and exit at Braddock Road. Turn left on Braddock Road. Take the first left past Route 123 onto Roanoke Lane. Go right at the fork in the road. Take your first left on Mason Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS FROM NATIONAL AIRPORT

When exiting the airport, follow the signs to Washington, DC north and to the G.W. Parkway north, to I-395. Once on G.W. Parkway, stay in the middle lane to enter I-395 south to Richmond. Immediately move left 3 lanes to remain on I-395 south. Exit 395 at 495 north (exit 1C) to Rockville. Exit 495 at exit 5, Braddock Road, west. Follow Braddock Road for approximately 6 miles. Turn right at Nottoway Lane to the stop sign and then turn left onto Patriot Circle. Turn right on Mason Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck, the last building on the right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS FROM THE VIENNA METRO STATION

To reach George Mason University by public transportation from the Vienna Metro, take the CUE Bus (any of the routes stop at GMU). The CUE Bus is free with a valid GMU identification card and $.50 per person otherwise.
If traveling by car, exit the Vienna Metro on Nutley (243) South. Follow Nutley to Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.) and turn right. Stay on Route 50 to Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) and turn left. Follow Route 123 through the City of Fairfax to University Drive, then turn left. Take your first right at Occoquan Lane. Turn right at the stop sign onto Patriot Circle. At the pond, bear left to stay on Patriot Circle. Take your first left on Mason Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

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