Long Branch, Stafford County
Long Branch, 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 Long Branch, Stafford County.
| City | Long Branch |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Stafford |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.4263 |
| Longitude | -77.5345 |
| Population | 7,034 |
| Density | 1104.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 22580, 22032 |
| Area Code | 540, 571, 703 |
| County Seat | Stafford |
| School District | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Long Branch is a locality in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,034. The population density is 1104.0 people per km². Long Branch is located at 38.4263°N, 77.5345°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22032.
Long Branch unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, where the gentle slopes of Stafford County give way to the broader, more open expanse of Virginia's Piedmont. It lies 9.4 miles north-north-west of Fredericksburg, VA (from Fredericksburg, VA: bearing 335°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-south-west of Garrisonville. Here, the air carries the humid promise of coming rain or the dry breath of summer, a constant reminder of the seasons' slow, deliberate march. Mature oak and pine trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers toward the sky, punctuate the fields, offering dappled shade that shifts with the sun's arc. The quiet hum of cicadas often fills the afternoon, a persistent soundtrack to the unfolding days, punctuated by the distant rumble of traffic on larger arteries that pass through, yet seldom disturb, the core of Long Branch. The history of Long Branch is deeply entwined with the agricultural roots of this region, its fertile soil once yielding crops that sustained families and fueled a growing nation. While the precise origins of its name might be lost to the whispering grasses, the land itself speaks of generations who worked its earth, their efforts leaving subtle imprints on the very character of the place. Today, the economic pulse of Long Branch beats with a blend of residential growth and a quiet continuation of its rural heritage, with some farms still dotting the horizon. The proximity to larger centers of commerce means many residents commute, yet a distinct sense of local identity persists, a quiet pride in the enduring spirit of this corner of Virginia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Long Branch, 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 Long Branch and Stafford County.
Detailed location data for Long Branch includes the ZIP code (22580), telephone area code (540, 571, 703), county seat of Stafford County (Stafford), and school district assignment (Fairfax 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 Long Branch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| 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. |