United States Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Guide Things To Do Essentials Where to Stay Itineraries Getaways All Washington, D.C. Washington Convention Center Map and Directions By Rachel Cooper Rachel Cooper Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/10/19 Share Pin Email Barry Winiker / Getty Images The Washington Convention Center is located at 801 Mount Vernon Place (At 9th and 7th Sts.), NW in the heart of Washington, D.C., in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. The Convention Center is just steps from great hotels, museums, restaurants, and shopping and Chinatown. The building is 2.3 million-square-feet and can accommodate more than 42,000 people. See a zoomed out version of the map and driving directions below. 01 of 02 Maps, Directions and Transit Options to the DC Convention Center Google The Convention Center is centrally located in the city and easy to get to. The closest Metro station is Mt. Vernon Sq/7th St. Convention Center. Gallery Place and Metro Center stations are also within walking distance. See a Guide to Using Metrorail in Washington, D.C. There are more than 3,000 parking spaces within a three block radius of the Washington Convention Center. See a list of parking lots and garages. The Georgetown-Union Station route of the DC Circulator Bus stops along K Street nearby. Dozens of hotels, offering a range of accommodations from high-end to economy, are located within a short walk of the Convention Center. The 1,175-room Marriott Marquis Washington DC is the connected to the building by a pedestrian walkway running east-west under 9th Street, NW. Continue to 2 of 2 below. 02 of 02 Overview Map and Driving Directions Google This map shows a zoomed out view of the area surrounding the Washington Convention Center. As you can see, the conference facility is located just off of New York Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. It is about one mile north of the National Mall and one mile northeast of the White House. It is about a 25-minute walk to each destination. Driving Directions to the Washington Convention Center From Maryland (Northwest of DC):Take I - 270 to I-495 West toward Northern VirginiaTake the George Washington Parkway exit towards WashingtonTake 395 NorthTake the 12th Street ExitProceed onto 12th StreetTurn right on Massachusetts AvenueMassachusetts Avenue will become Mt. Vernon PlaceThe Washington Convention Center will be on your leftFrom Maryland (Northeast of DC):Take I-95 South to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (exit 22B) toward WashingtonTake the Washington exit - US 50 West (on the right)Stay on US - 50 West as it becomes New York AvenueNew York Avenue becomes Mt. Vernon PlaceThe Washington Convention Center will be on your rightFrom Virginia:Take I - 495 to 395 North towards WashingtonTake the 12th Street ExitProceed onto 12th StreetTurn right on Massachusetts AvenueMassachusetts Avenue will become Mt. Vernon PlaceThe Washington Convention Center will be on your leftORTake Route 50/Constitution Avenue exitProceed onto Constitution AvenueTurn left on 7th StreetTurn left on Mt. Vernon PlaceThe Washington Convention Center will be on your rightFrom Ronald Reagan National AirportTake the George Washington Parkway north to I-395 towards WashingtonFollow signs to the 14th Street BridgeProceed across the 14th Street BridgeTurn right onto Independence AvenueTurn left on 7th StreetTurn left on Mt. Vernon PlaceThe Washington Convention Center will be on your rightFrom Dulles International AirportTake I-66 East to WashingtonTake Route 50/Constitution Avenue exitProceed on Constitution AvenueTurn left on 7th StreetTurn left on Mt. Vernon PlaceThe Washington Convention Center will be on your right Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit