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Reston Virginia Map

Explore Reston, 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 Reston, Virginia

How to Use This Reston, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Reston, 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 Reston.

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.

City	Reston
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Fairfax County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.949762
Longitude	-77.346244
Population	63,226
Density	1591.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20190, 20194, 20191, 20195, 20196
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Reston, Virginia

Reston is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 63,226. The population density is 1591.1 people per km². Reston is located at 38.9498°N, 77.3462°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20190, 20194, 20191.

Reston occupies a deliberate landscape of planned harmony where the architecture of human ambition meets the quiet persistence of the Virginia Piedmont. It lies 2.2 miles south of Dranesville, VA (from Dranesville, VA: bearing 173°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-northwest of McLean. The land here does not rush toward the horizon but settles into a series of wooded plateaus and deliberate clearings, maintaining an inland character defined by the stillness of Lake Anne. To the west, the silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains occasionally sharpen against the evening sky, a distant reminder of the rugged terrain beyond the gentle, forested slopes of the region. A walker might find the earth here possesses a fine, silty texture, cool to the touch beneath the canopy, with the subtle movement of Colvin Run shaping the local drainage a short mile away.

Robert E. Simon envisioned Reston as a departure from the sprawl of the mid-twentieth century, favoring a philosophy of integrated living that prioritized human movement over the dominance of the automobile. The founding of Reston reflected a modern idealism, transforming former farmland into a series of interconnected residential clusters that sought to balance private dwellings with shared public spaces. Over the decades, the evolution of the site has remained anchored to this original blueprint, preserving a sense of spatial rhythm that feels distinct from the surrounding suburban expansion. The historical development of Reston serves as a quiet record of an experiment in communal design, proving that a high degree of organization can eventually soften into the natural growth of the woods.

Economic vitality in Reston thrives within a sophisticated corridor of commerce, where corporate headquarters and technology firms share the landscape with meticulously maintained office parks. The infrastructure supports a steady, professional rhythm, facilitated by expansive transit networks that bridge the gap between local enterprise and the broader regional economy. While no major university exists within the immediate borders, the proximity to high-level research institutions in the surrounding area ensures a constant infusion of academic and technical talent into the local labor force. Daily life in Reston relies on this blend of industry and convenience, where the architecture of the workplace often mirrors the thoughtful, human-scaled design found in the residential neighborhoods nearby.

Cultural pursuits in Reston find their expression in a collection of public art and communal gatherings that reflect the diverse interests of its residents. The annual festivals often center around the plazas and common grounds, drawing citizens into the open air to celebrate the changing seasons or the local creative spirit. Recreational activities are naturally focused on the interior landscape, with the North Shore Tennis courts serving as a focal point for those seeking active engagement within the neighborhood. For those inclined toward long-distance movement, the proximity to the Potomac Heritage Trail offers a path into the deeper woodlands, while the natural topography of The Glade provides a serene backdrop for quiet reflection. Though the region is known for its contribution to the professional landscape, the true character of Reston remains tied to these small, deliberate moments of connection within its own verdant boundaries.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pupatella Car (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 084° E
Purple Beach Rec Area (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 171° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 181° S
Lake Fairfax Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 073° E
LOOK Cinemas (Cinema) — 0.9 mi, 314° NW
Buoyant Force (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 306° NW
Bentanna Rec Area (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 042° NE
Dallas L Peck Memorial Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 263° W
Reston Community Players at RCC Center Stage (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 221° SW
1964 Tower (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 013° N
Robert E Simon (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 013° N
Dennis Crook Memorial Bench (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 027° NE
AMC Worldgate 9 (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 280° W
Mosby's Rock (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 265° W
Battle of Rock Hill Memorial Fire Hydrant (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 291° W
Ox Road Ford Remnants (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 274° W
Wolf Trap National Park West Lot (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 100° E
Freeman House Historic Site (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 126° SE
Kiln & Custard (Arts Centre) — 5.4 mi, 127° SE
National Firearms Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 175° S
Fluffy Rides (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 186° S
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 6.9 mi, 080° E · 2,795 acres
Selfie Wrld (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 108° E
Seneca Creek State Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 005° N
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.4 mi, 165° S · 1,268 acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.5 mi, 155° SE · 2,944 acres

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