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Dranesville Virginia Map

Explore Dranesville, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Dranesville, Virginia

How to Use This Dranesville, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Dranesville, Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Dranesville.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Dranesville
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Fairfax County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.996677
Longitude	-77.370298
Population	11,785
Density	1185.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20170
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Dranesville, Virginia

Dranesville is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 11,785. The population density is 1185.3 people per km². Dranesville is located at 38.9967°N, 77.3703°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20170.

Dranesville occupies a quiet expanse of land where the earth rises and falls in long, muscular swells of clay and silt. It lies 2.2 miles north of Reston, VA (from Reston, VA: bearing 353°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-southeast of Ashburn. Piney Run carves a narrow, persistent path through the terrain, its waters moving with a steady purpose that defines the local drainage. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains creates a jagged, violet boundary against the evening sky. Residents often find their way to Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park, where the dense undergrowth offers a reprieve from the encroaching pace of modern development. The atmosphere here carries a weight of damp earth, particularly when the light softens and turns the fields a deep, bruised gold.

Dranesville maintains a legacy rooted in the early agrarian expansion of the Piedmont, where the soil once yielded tobacco and grain to sustain the growing settlements. Over time, the local economy shifted away from these traditional harvests, transitioning instead into the professional services and technology sectors that define the northern Virginia corridor. The heavy labor of the plow has been replaced by the quiet hum of offices and the movement of commuters traveling toward larger hubs of industry. History remains visible in the older foundations of the land, though the modern infrastructure now dictates the rhythm of the workweek. Economic life in Dranesville reflects a broader regional change, favoring intellectual capital and digital connectivity over the seasonal cycles of the farm.

Dranesville possesses a character defined by a persistent, unassuming stillness that survives despite the rapid growth of the surrounding landscape. Visitors seeking a connection to the natural world often traverse the Potomac Heritage Trail, which provides a gateway into the surrounding woodlands. The proximity to The Glade offers a unique topographical variation, providing a sense of depth and enclosure that separates the area from the flatter plains to the east. While the region lacks the grand monuments of larger centers, the community spirit is sustained through local gatherings that mark the changing of the seasons. Life here moves with a measured, deliberate pace, grounded by the steady flow of water and the long shadows cast by the trees as the sun dips low.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
Runnymede Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 172° S
Deer Forest Rec Area (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 128° SE
Lake Newport Soccer (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 142° SE
Robert E Simon (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 141° SE
1963 Tower (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 141° SE
Reston Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 140° SE
ART studio/gallery (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 142° SE
LOOK Cinemas (Cinema) — 2.7 mi, 166° S
NextStop Theatre (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 185° S
Dennis Crook Memorial Bench (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 137° SE
Battle of Rock Hill Memorial Fire Hydrant (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 232° SW
AMC Worldgate 9 (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 211° SW
Dallas L Peck Memorial Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 178° S
Pupatella Car (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 149° SE
Ox Road Ford Remnants (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 222° SW
Mosby's Rock (Historic Ruins) — 4.4 mi, 215° SW
Mckee Beshers Wma (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 358° N
ISLANDS OF THE POTOMAC Wildlife Management Area - Islands of the Potomac Wildlands (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 345° N
Wolf Trap National Park West Lot (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 126° SE
Seneca Creek State Park (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 018° N
Maryland Mine (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 091° E
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 8.3 mi, 103° E · 2,795 acres
Freeman House Historic Site (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 139° SE
Kiln & Custard (Arts Centre) — 8.6 mi, 139° SE
National Firearms Museum (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 169° S
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 27.0 mi, 308° NW · 110k acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 43.2 mi, 256° W · 197k acres

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