Traffic & Travel Tips

 

Here are some travel tips and information for getting to the park.

  • On weekend days with nice weather during peak season (late spring through early fall) arriving before noon will help you to avoid long lines to get into the park.
  • Because of heavy traffic in the greater D.C. area, allow yourself plenty of extra time to get to the park, especially if you are planning to meet people at a certain time.
  • The times of heaviest traffic in the D.C. area are from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays. On weekends, heaviest traffic times can vary dependent on weather and events.
  • Be aware that I-66 inside the beltway is HOV-2+ (high-occupancy vehicle, two or more passengers) from 5:30 - 9:30 a.m. going East and from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. going West, Monday through Friday. Solo drivers will need to pay a toll to use I-66 during these times. Outside the beltway, there is a single restricted HOV lane on weekday mornings and afternoons.
  • Other HOV information can be found on the Virginia Department of Transportation website.

Last updated: January 10, 2020

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Great Falls Park
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George Washington Memorial Parkway

McLean, VA 22101

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