Dranesville Virginia Map

About Dranesville, Virginia

Dranesville is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 11,828. The population density is 1192.9 people per km². Dranesville is located at 39.0007°N, 77.3458°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20170.

Dranesville rests within the rolling terrain of northern Fairfax County, a landscape sculpted by the gentle erosion of time and the persistent work of water. It lies 2.2 miles north of Reston, VA (from Reston, VA: bearing 353°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-south-east of Ashburn. Here, the land rises and falls in broad, sweeping curves, its contours softened by a generous canopy of mature trees that whisper secrets with every breeze. The air itself often carries a humid, earthy scent, particularly after a summer rain, a testament to the rich soil that underpins this region. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense foliage, falls in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of emerald grass and the occasional weathered fence post, giving the scene a quiet, almost painterly quality. The character of Dranesville is one of understated grace, a place where the natural world still holds a prominent, unhurried dominion. The history of Dranesville is interwoven with the agricultural heart of Fairfax County, its early prosperity tied to the cultivation of crops that found ready markets in nearby burgeoning cities. Echoes of this agrarian past can still be felt, though the dominant economic hum now arises from its strategic position within a vibrant metropolitan area, serving as a residential haven and a hub for local commerce. A notable feature is the presence of its connection to the historic Route 1, a thoroughfare that once pulsed with travelers and trade, now a quieter artery reflecting a different era of transit. The community of Dranesville, though evolving, retains a sense of its roots, a continuity that is palpable in the enduring quietude of its tree-lined streets and the steadfast presence of its established neighborhoods.

About This Dranesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dranesville, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.000665, -77.345818. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dranesville and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for Dranesville includes the ZIP code (20170), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dranesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.