Lakeside Virginia Map

About Lakeside, Virginia

Lakeside is a locality in Newport News (city), Virginia, United States. Lakeside is located at 37.0564°N, 76.4911°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23228.

Lakeside unfolds under a sky that often hums with the salty breath of the Chesapeake Bay, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water's embrace. It lies 6.4 miles north-north-west of Newport News, VA (from Newport News, VA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-north-west of Hampton. Broad-leafed trees, their branches heavy with the humid air of the Virginia coast, cast dappled shadows on sidewalks that trace a quiet, suburban hum. The air here carries the faint, mingled scents of pine needles and distant brine, a unique perfume that speaks of proximity to both verdant woodlands and the vast, shimmering expanse of the bay. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal haze, has a soft, diffused quality, painting the low-lying terrain in muted golds and greens, a gentle light that seems to slow the very passage of time. The history of Lakeside is interwoven with the maritime spirit of the region, a legacy that whispers through the older homes and the enduring presence of shipyards not far off. Once a landscape shaped by agriculture, the area’s economy has long since pivoted, finding its pulse in the robust industries that line the nearby waterways, a constant hum of activity that belies the tranquil residential streets. This locality, Lakeside, has a particular character, a blend of quiet domesticity and the ever-present thrum of coastal commerce, fostering a sense of community that feels both rooted and connected to the wider world. The nearby waters, though not directly accessible as beaches within Lakeside itself, are a constant, unseen presence, shaping the climate and the very rhythm of life.

About This Lakeside Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeside, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.056389, -76.491111. 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 Lakeside and Newport News (city).

Detailed location data for Lakeside includes the ZIP code (23606), telephone area code (757, 804), county seat of Newport News (city), and school district assignment (Henrico 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 Lakeside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.