Dranesville Virginia Map
Explore Dranesville, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Dranesville, Virginia
| 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 |
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 The heavy labor of the plow has been replaced by the quiet hum of offices and the movement of commuters traveling toward larger hubs of industry.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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About This Dranesville Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dranesville, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.996677, -77.370298. 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 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).
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. |
