Gainesville Virginia Map

About Gainesville, Virginia

Gainesville is a locality in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 18,196. The population density is 688.6 people per km². Gainesville is located at 38.7957°N, 77.6139°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20169.

Gainesville, Virginia, unfolds across rolling terrain, where the gentle slopes of Prince William County meet the broad, open sky. It lies 3.2 miles north-west of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 320°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-north-west of Manassas. Fields of ripening corn and amber wheat stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that hold the secrets of seasons past. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle, especially potent in the humid embrace of summer evenings. Roads, often bordered by dense woodlands, wind their way through a landscape that feels both settled and wild, a place where the quiet persistences of nature are often just a stone's throw from human endeavor. The character of Gainesville is one of quiet resilience, a place that has absorbed the passage of time without losing its fundamental connection to the land. The history of Gainesville is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Northern Virginia, a legacy evident in the enduring farms and the open spaces that still define its character. This region, long a fertile ground for cultivation, has seen its economy diversify over the years, evolving from its agrarian roots to embrace a more varied commercial landscape. While the echoes of past generations who worked this soil can still be felt, Gainesville now also buzzes with the activity of modern businesses and the influx of new residents drawn to its accessible location. The broad avenues and newer developments hint at a forward-looking spirit, yet the enduring presence of older structures and the familiar rhythm of daily life provide a grounding connection to its past, a subtle reminder of the generations who have called this place home.

About This Gainesville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gainesville, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Gainesville and Prince William County.

Detailed location data for Gainesville includes the ZIP code (20155), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Prince William County (Manassas), and school district assignment (Prince William 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 Gainesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.