Directions

Directions to Department of Energy, Germantown, Maryland
and the Office of Biological and Environmental Research

Mailing Address:
SC-23/Germantown Building
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585-1290

DOE Headquarters in Germantown, MD is located 30 miles northwest of downtown D.C.
on the corner of Rt. 118 South and I-270.

U.S. Department of Energy
19901 Germantown Road
Germantown, Maryland 20874-1290

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Take the Dulles Access Road towards Washington (no toll, but it's parallel to the Dulles Toll Road, Rt 267) 13 miles to I- 495 North. Travel 8 miles to I-270 North. Stay on I-270 North about 15 miles to exit 15B. At second light make a left into the DOE complex. Check in at the guard station (North Entrance).

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

Take the George Washington Parkway North 12 miles to I-495 North (or you can take 66 West to 495 North). Proceed on I-495 North to I-270. Stay on I-270 North about 15 miles to exit 15B. At second light make a left into the DOE complex. Check in at the guard station (North Entrance).

From BWI (Baltimore/Washington International) Airport:

Take I-95 (or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway) South to I-495 West (Silver Spring). Follow I- 495 West 9 miles to I-270 North. Stay on I-270 North about 15 miles to exit 15B. At second light make a left into the DOE complex. Check in at the guard station (North Entrance).

From Washington Metro System:

Take the RED Line to Shady Grove Metro Station. Taxis are available. Proceed on I-370 West to I-270 North. Exit 15B. At second light make a left into the DOE complex. This is approximately 10 miles. Check in at the guard station (North Entrance).

Based on your clearance level or national citizenship, the security staff will check you in or call the individuals who you are going to see.
The Office of Biological and Environmental Research is located on the first floor of G-wing and J-wing in the DOE complex.
The room and phone numbers are: