Washington, DC

Washington, DC sits along the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, serving as the nation's capital. Major routes include I-95 running north-south along the East Coast, the I-495 Beltway circling the metro area, and I-66 connecting Virginia suburbs. Popular drives include daily commutes from Virginia via I-66 and Maryland via I-270. Reagan National Airport is 5 miles south, while Dulles sits 26 miles west. The Washington Monument stands exactly 555 feet tall, making it the world's tallest obelisk.