Explore Bristow, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Bristow |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Prince William County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.722895 |
| Longitude | -77.5361 |
| Population | 18,000 |
| Density | 680.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 20136 |
| Area Code | 571, 703 |
| County Seat | Manassas |
Bristow occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Broad Run. It lies 3.3 miles southeast of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 141°T), and is situated 10.0 miles southwest of Centreville. The landscape stretches across the Culpeper Basin, where the earth holds a deep, clay-heavy patience under the wide Virginia sky. To the west, the silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains appear as faint, indigo brushstrokes against the horizon during the clear light of late afternoon. Residents often find solace in the nearby ABT Holding, a PCON that preserves an essential quietude in an otherwise growing landscape. The nearby Lake Manassas reflects the clouds with a stillness that anchors the surrounding terrain, while the Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest offers a dense, shaded retreat just a short distance away.
Bristow grew from the iron tracks of the rail line, evolving from a transit point into a place where the rhythm of the modern economy now pulses through commercial corridors. Local industries have shifted from the agrarian patterns of the past to the logistical and professional demands of the present day. This transformation has brought a steady influx of residents who balance the memory of old farmland with the rapid pace of current development. As the local economy continues to organize its resources, the focus remains on maintaining a balance between infrastructure and the preservation of the land. The legacy of the rail remains, though the engines of the present are driven by technology and commerce rather than steam and coal.
Bristow carries a character shaped by its residents, who navigate the intersection of suburban growth and the lingering quiet of the Piedmont. The Jiffy Lube Live amphitheater stands as a primary landmark, drawing thousands to witness live performances that echo across the open fields on summer nights. While the area feels distinctly modern, the cultural life of Bristow is anchored by a sense of neighborly connection found in schools and local gatherings. Famous figures such as the actress Hilarie Burton spent time in the region, contributing to the diverse threads that make up the local identity. The pace of daily life is measured by the transition of the seasons, as the golden light of autumn settles over the fields and the cool air of winter settles into the riverbanks of the Broad Run.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bristow, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.722895, -77.5361. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Bristow includes the ZIP code (20136), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Prince William County (Manassas), and school district assignment.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |