Getting There
Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
Driving
Directions
From Downtown DC: Take I-295 South to Central Avenue/MD-214 East, or I-495 (Capital Beltway) to Arena Drive exit. From Northern Virginia: I-495 to Arena Drive.
Details
From Baltimore: I-95 South to I-495 West to Arena Drive. Drive from downtown DC is 20-30 minutes without traffic, 45-75 minutes on game days.
Public Transit
Directions
WMATA Metro Blue Line to Morgan Boulevard station, about a 15-minute walk from Northwest Stadium. $2-6 fare depending on distance.
Details
Connects from downtown DC, Reagan Airport, and Virginia suburbs. Extra trains on game days.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber and Lyft serve Northwest Stadium with a designated pickup/dropoff area. From downtown DC, expect $25-40 one-way with game-day surge pricing.
Details
From Northern Virginia, $30-50. Post-game wait times can reach 20-30 minutes.
Walking
Directions
Morgan Boulevard Metro station is about a 10-minute walk from the stadium.
Details
The surrounding area is not walkable for dining or entertainment, transit or driving is required.
Travel
Overview
Northwest Stadium is located in Landover, Maryland, about 10 miles east of downtown Washington, DC, just outside the Capital Beltway (I-495). The stadium is accessible by the Washington Metro Blue and Silver Lines via Morgan Boulevard station, making it one of the more transit-friendly suburban stadiums in the NFL. Driving from DC or Northern Virginia means navigating the Beltway, which is heavily congested on game days. The stadium's location in Prince George's County puts it in the heart of the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) metro area.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Washington Metro to Morgan Boulevard is the best option for fans in the DC area, no traffic, no parking, no Beltway stress.”
“A free shuttle runs between Morgan Boulevard station and the stadium on game days.”
“If driving, the Capital Beltway (I-495) is severely congested on game days. Arrive at least 2 hours early or take Metro.”
“From Northern Virginia, consider taking Metro from Largo Town Center or Morgan Boulevard rather than driving across the Beltway.”
“Metro runs extended hours on game days. Check WMATA's website for the game-day schedule.”
“Post-game Beltway traffic clears within 30-45 minutes. Stay in the lots to tailgate or wait it out.”