These parking spaces won't remain empty for long. (Photo: Associated Press)

Embarking on the NFL's worst commute Sunday to see the Skins and Cowboys?

Hope you have fun at the game, because getting there and getting back won't be nearly as enjoyable. As Riggo's Rag pointed out, Redskins fans have the right to be angry and loud after their parking lot experience.

Here's a guide to limiting your pain as much as possible. Godspeed.

METRO

Probably a good idea. It's a one-mile walk from the Morgan Boulevard stop on the Blue Line, and you'll need to allow at least 20 minutes for the trek.

When you're leaving FedEx Field after the game, you'll be looking for Garrett A Morgan Boulevard. It's on the south side of the stadium, which is behind the Redskins' bench. Leaving from Gate H will put you closest (stadium map).

WMATA is keeping Metro open an extra hour until 1 a.m., but beware: the last Franconia-Springfield-bound train will leave the Morgan Boulevard station at 12:27 a.m. With the large crowds you'll encounter on the platform, we wouldn't recommend waiting for the last train. (Metro map)

If the game goes into overtime, don't worry about leaving your seat before the final whistle. Metro will still have trains available, according to a news release sent out this week.

PARKING AT A METRO STATION

There are 635 parking spaces at the Morgan Boulevard station and 2,200 at Largo Town Center, but you'll have to pay $25 and must have a SmarTrip card to pay when exiting. Paid parking here begins three hours before kickoff, and continues two hours after the game ends.

If you wanted to walk from Largo Town Center, it'd be a 1.6-mile trip that'll take you at least 30 minutes.

PARKING AT FEDEX FIELD

There's plenty of time to tailgate this week, as the lots will open at noon.

If you're relying on a GPS to get you there, the address is 1600 FedEx Way, Hyattsville, Maryland. Plug in your own directions here.

If you have a permit, be sure to study the Redskins' Parking and Directions guide before departing. Some lots are accessible from any direction, but there are specific entrances necessary for the Burgundy, Copper, Gray and Platinum lots.

Cash lots are available but will cost you at least $40. You can find them at the corner of Brightseat and Landover roads, which is north of the stadium. There are 1,000 spots there, and they're first-come-first-serve.

MORE?

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