Lake Ridge, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lake Ridge, Prince William County.
| City | Lake Ridge |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Prince William |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.687894 |
| Longitude | -77.297762 |
| Population | 46,049 |
| Density | 1906.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Lake Ridge is a locality in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 46,049. The population density is 1906.1 people per km². Lake Ridge is located at 38.6879°N, 77.2978°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22192.
Lake Ridge unfurls across a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant woodlands, its character shaped by the broad, sweeping curves of the Occoquan Reservoir. It lies 3.3 miles north-west of Woodbridge, VA (from Woodbridge, VA: bearing 308°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north-north-east of Dale City. Here, the air often carries the faint, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the afternoons, especially after a summer shower. The terrain, a pleasing undulation of hills, offers glimpses of water through the trees, a constant, shimmering presence that defines the horizon and lends a certain serenity to the everyday. Sunlight, diffused by the thick canopy of deciduous trees in summer and the starker branches in winter, paints shifting patterns on the winding roads and well-kept lawns. The history of Lake Ridge is deeply intertwined with the development of Northern Virginia, a story of suburban growth that blossomed in the latter half of the 20th century, drawing families seeking proximity to Washington D.C. while embracing a more tranquil existence. Its economy, once perhaps reliant on agriculture and the nearby industries of the Potomac, now centers on commerce and services, catering to its substantial resident population. The reservoir itself, a vital source of water and a hub for recreational pursuits, is a defining feature, offering opportunities for boating and fishing that punctuate the local leisure. Lake Ridge, in its embrace of this natural amenity, fosters a lifestyle where the rhythms of nature and suburban convenience find a unique and harmonious balance.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Ridge, 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 Lake Ridge and Prince William County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lake Ridge is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lake Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |