Best stops on I-695 in District of Columbia

All 7 exits ranked by what a road-tripper actually needs: real food choice, easy gas, 24-hour service, and the stops worth a detour. Winners below.

1. Exit 1A — South Capitol Street;Nationals Park

Milepost 1 · 29 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 24 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Arlington Ridge Park, East Potomac Park

2. Exit 1D — 8th Street Southeast

Milepost 1 · 29 places to eat · 13 gas stations · 11 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, Greenbelt Park

3. Exit 5A

Milepost 5 · 29 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 10 hotels · ♥ Anacostia Park, Section C, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Musuem

4. Exit 1B — 6th Street Southeast;Navy Yard;Nationals Park

Milepost 1 · 29 places to eat · 12 gas stations · 17 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Seward Square, Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument

5. Exit 2 — M Street Southeast;Navy Yard

Milepost 2 · 17 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 10 hotels · ♥ Anacostia Park Section D, Anacostia Park, Section E

6. Exit 1C — 11th Street Southeast;Southeast Boulevard

Milepost 1 · 29 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 11 hotels

7. Exit 2A

Milepost 2 · 29 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 14 hotels

← Every I-695 exit in District of Columbia