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North Springfield Virginia Map

Explore North Springfield, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of North Springfield, Virginia

How to Use This North Springfield, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for North Springfield, Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to North Springfield.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityNorth Springfield
StateVirginia (VA)
CountyFairfax County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude38.80428
Longitude-77.204704
Population7,430
Density1879.9 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code22151
Area Code703, 571
County SeatFairfax
School DistrictFairfax County Public Schools

About North Springfield, Virginia

North Springfield is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,430. The population density is 1879.9 people per km². North Springfield is located at 38.8043°N, 77.2047°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22151.

North Springfield unfolds across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Flag Run as it carves a path through the local terrain. It lies 1.4 miles northwest of Springfield, VA (from Springfield, VA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 8.8 miles southwest of Arlington. The regional topography remains inland and steady, maintaining a distance of forty-one miles from any coastline while the distant Blue Ridge Mountains form a faint, serrated silhouette against the western horizon. Residents often find respite at Flag Run City Park, which provides a central green space for the neighborhood to gather beneath the shifting canopy of late afternoon. Only a mile away, the waters of Lake Accotink offer a calm reflection of the sky, serving as a pivot point for the local ecology. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial weight, far removed from the brine of the coast, as the land gradually transitions toward the subtle depression of Hybla Valley.

North Springfield developed through a series of mid-century expansions that transformed former agricultural tracts into a dense residential grid. The local economy thrives today as a vital component of the broader regional technology corridor, drawing strength from the proximity of federal agencies and private contractors. Professional life moves with a measured intensity, supported by a network of commercial hubs that anchor the daily routines of its workforce. While the area does not rely on heavy industry, it possesses a structural robustness defined by the logistical flow of the nearby transit arteries. The history of the locale is marked by this steady shift from rural quietude to a suburban engine, reflecting the wider evolution of the surrounding Piedmont landscape.

Cultural character in North Springfield is shaped by a diverse population that gathers in the shadow of the Chesapeake and Ohio Trail, a conduit for those seeking a connection to the wider regional geography. Local life is often punctuated by community events held within the confines of Flag Run City Park, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of public interaction. While the region is home to many who contribute to the national discourse, it remains a place where individual privacy is held in high regard, and the famous figures who have passed through often prefer the quiet anonymity of the suburbs. The architectural texture of the neighborhood is varied, blending modest mid-century designs with more contemporary updates that honor the original layout. Visitors might find the atmosphere contemplative, especially during the transition of seasons when the light turns amber across the neighborhood lawns.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Lake Accotink Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 251° W
  • Accotink Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 172° S
  • Statue of Mary (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 014° N
  • Statue of St. Michael (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 013° N
  • Stations of the Cross (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 014° N
  • Lego Giraffe (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 142° SE
  • Cinema Arts Theatre (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 306° NW
  • Angelika Film Center & Café (Cinema) — 4.9 mi, 344° N
  • Viewing area (Viewpoint) — 5.3 mi, 211° SW
  • Chessie’s Carousel (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 113° SE
  • Creative Cauldron Stage (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 020° N
  • Fort Ward - Northwest Bastion (Historic Castle / Fort) — 5.8 mi, 072° E
  • Warriors' Plaza (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 161° S
  • Warriors' Field (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 161° S
  • Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 298° NW
  • Falls Church Arts (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 013° N
  • University Mall Theatres (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 284° W
  • Washington & Old Dominion Caboose (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 039° NE
  • Bells Bird Sanctuary Park (Nature Reserve) — 6.4 mi, 300° NW
  • Charles Stewart School (historic) (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 022° N
  • George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 8.8 mi, 043° NE · 2,795 acres
  • Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 169° S
  • Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.5 mi, 169° S · 2,944 acres
  • Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.6 mi, 187° S · 1,268 acres

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About This North Springfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Springfield, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.80428, -77.204704. 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 North Springfield includes the ZIP code (22151), telephone area code (703, 571), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.