Dranesville
in Fairfax County of Virginia, United States
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Washington Dulles International Airport (7 mi) - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (19 mi)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (38 mi)
- Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (53 mi)
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (84 mi)
- Harrisburg International Airport (88 mi)
- Lancaster Airport (96 mi)
- Richmond International Airport (103 mi)
- Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville (Unesco heritage, 67 mi)
- Herndon Centennial Golf Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Hidden Creek Country Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Algonkian Regional Park GC (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Reston National Golf Course (Golf course, 4 mi)
- River Bend Golf & Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Sterling Park Golf Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Lowes Island Golf Club (Golf course, 5 mi)
- Westwood Country Club (Golf course, 8 mi)
- International Country Club (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Oak Marr Golf Complex (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Buzzard Point Marina (marina, (20 mi)
- Columbia Island Marina (marina, (18 mi)
- Gangplank Marina (marina, (19 mi)
- James Creek Marina (marina, (20 mi)
- Washington Marina (marina, (19 mi)
- Belle Haven Marina (marina, (22 mi)
- Bull Run Marina (marina, (17 mi)
- Washington Sailing Marina (marina, (20 mi)
- Splash Down Waterpark (amusement park, (16 mi)
- Lake Ridge Golf Park and Marina (marina, (21 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 39.001 and -77.346 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 39° 0' 2" and W -77° 20' 44"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 02:20 PM (Tuesday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:12 am and 4:47 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay - References
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Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Dranesville
Dranesville in Fairfax County (Virginia) with it's 11,921 habitants is a town located in United States about 18 mi (or 29 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Time in Dranesville is now 02:20 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Dranesville, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Washington Dulles International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 67 mi (or 108 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 10 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Fairfax, Rockville, Falls Church, Leesburg and Manassas Park. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F
| Morning Temperature | -3°C / 27 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 1°C / 33 °F |
| Night Temperature | -3°C / 26 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 44% |
| Air Pressure | 1029 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 5% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024
2°C (36 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.
Wednesday, 4th of December 2024
-0°C (32 °F)
-3°C (27 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.
Thursday, 5th of December 2024
2°C (36 °F)
-3°C (27 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Westin Reston Heights
Tropical Escape at Orlando Florida 1578SW Orlando Vacation Homes
Sheraton Reston Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles Airport
Crowne Plaza DULLES AIRPORT
Washington Dulles Marriott Suites
Comfort Inn Washington Dulles International
Hyatt Place Sterling Dulles North
Hampton Inn Dulles-Cascades
Courtyard Herndon Reston
Videos from this area
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PVHS Marching Band 2009 Herndon Competition
Park View High School's Marching Band performed their show from Les Miserables at Herndon High School's Competition on 9/26/2009. They were rained off of the field, and played in the gym. They...
Ten-pin bowling at Bowl America in Dranesville, Virginia (3 of 7)
My friend Matthew and I went bowling at the Bowl America facility in Dranesville, Virginia (near Reston), and while Matthew was a little camera shy on this trip, I had no problems hamming it...
Ten-pin bowling at Bowl America in Dranesville, Virginia (1 of 7)
My friend Matthew and I went bowling at the Bowl America facility in Dranesville, Virginia (near Reston), and while Matthew was a little camera shy on this trip, I had no problems hamming it...
Ten-pin bowling at Bowl America in Dranesville, Virginia (4 of 7)
My friend Matthew and I went bowling at the Bowl America facility in Dranesville, Virginia (near Reston), and while Matthew was a little camera shy on this trip, I had no problems hamming it...
Ten-pin bowling at Bowl America in Dranesville, Virginia (2 of 7)
My friend Matthew and I went bowling at the Bowl America facility in Dranesville, Virginia (near Reston), and while Matthew was a little camera shy on this trip, I had no problems hamming it...
Ten-pin bowling at Bowl America in Dranesville, Virginia (7 of 7)
My friend Matthew and I went bowling at the Bowl America facility in Dranesville, Virginia (near Reston), and while Matthew was a little camera shy on this trip, I had no problems hamming it...
20141216 Claire - Holiday Piano Recital - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
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20140616 Spring Piano Recital - Claire
(1) Journey West (2) Great Platte River (3) Shenandoah - duet w/Charlotte.
Ben and Matthew go bowling (2 of 4)
Ben Schumin and Matthew Tilley go bowling at the Bowl America facility in Fairfax County, Virginia off of Dranesville Road near Reston. We filmed each other bowling a frame, and so in this...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Battle of Dranesville
The Battle of Dranesville was a small battle during the American Civil War that took place between Confederate forces under General J.E.B. Stuart and Union forces under General Edward O.C. Ord on December 20, 1861, in Fairfax County, Virginia, as part of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's operations in northern Virginia. The two forces on similar winter-time patrols encountered and engaged one another in the crossroads village of Dranesville. The battle resulted in a Union victory.
Herndon High School
Herndon High School is a fully accredited four year public high school in Herndon, Virginia, United States. Herndon serves grades 9-12 and is a part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. Herndon High School serves the town of Herndon and the northern part of the unincorporated community of Reston. The school has a student body representing over 69 countries. Herndon's mascot is the Fighting Hornet. The school plays a small role as a team in the film Remember the Titans.
Reston Town Center
Reston Town Center (also known as RTC and locally as simply, Town Center) is a mixed-use development featuring offices, retail stores, and restaurants in Reston, Virginia.
Reston Town Center (WMATA station)
Reston Town Center (preliminary name Reston Parkway) is a planned rapid transit station on the Silver Line of the Washington Metro in Reston, an unincorporated area in Northern Virginia. Expected to open in 2016, it will be part of the second phase of the Silver Line project, extending the line westwards to Dulles International Airport and eastern Loudoun County.
Loudoun Academy of Science
The Loudoun Academy of Science is a part-time alternative school program for high school students enrolled in Loudoun County Public Schools. Currently, the program is located at the campus of Dominion High School at 21326 Augusta Drive in Sterling, an area in unincorporated Loudoun County, Virginia, United States.
Lake Anne
Lake Anne is a reservoir in the unincorporated suburban community of Reston in Fairfax County, Virginia, USA. Lake Anne is also the name of the village center that surrounds the lake. Lake Anne and its adjacent neighborhood are the nucleus of the original Reston development.
Lake Fairfax Park
Lake Fairfax Park is a park in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA owned and maintained by the Fairfax County Park Authority. Contained within the park is the 18-acre Lake Fairfax. The park also offers a waterpark, carousel, picnic areas, campgrounds, trails, playground and more. The park has also played host to music festivals, including Lollapalooza and The HFStival.
Sugarland Run, Virginia
Sugarland Run is a census-designated place (CDP) in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 11,799.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Dranesville.
- Fairfax
- Rockville
- Falls Church
- Leesburg
- Manassas Park
- Arlington
- Manassas
- Washington DC
- Alexandria
- Frederick
- Warrenton
- Stafford
- Charles Town
- La Plata
- Ellicott City
- Upper Marlboro
- Berryville
- Westminster
- Fredericksburg
- Hagerstown
- King George
- Martinsburg
- Baltimore
- Spotsylvania
- Culpeper
- Gettysburg
- Winchester
- Towson
- Front Royal
- Annapolis
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Drane's Tavern, Dranesville
