Where is Dale City, Virginia, USA?

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Where is Dale City Located? - Dale City is a city located in the Prince William County of Virginia, United States. Dale City lies between 30.505198 Degrees North latitudes and 97.8202888 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Dale City, Virginia

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Where is Dale City?: The Google Map showing the location of Dale City in the U.S. state of Virginia.

Where is Dale City Located?

Dale City is a city located in the Prince William County of Virginia, United States. Dale City lies between 30.505198 Degrees North latitudes and 97.8202888 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Dale City city is 72088 people and the city has a total area of 14.24 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Dale City, Virginia Quick Facts

FieldValue
CommunityDale City
StateVirginia
CountyPrince William County
State CapitalRichmond
US RegionSoutheastern United States
Latitude38.6371°N
Longitude77.3111°W
Elevation~250 ft (76 m)
Land AreaUnincorporated CDP (part of Prince William County)
Water AreaMinimal
Total AreaSuburban community area
Population~70,000+ (estimated CDP area, 2020 range)
Population DensityHigh suburban density
ZIP Codes22193, 22194, 22195
Area Code703, 571
Time Zone (Standard)Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC -5
Time Zone (DST)Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC -4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Nearby Cities to Dale City, Virginia

  • Woodbridge, Virginia — 4 mi East
  • Manassas, Virginia — 10 mi West
  • Lake Ridge, Virginia — 3 mi North
  • Montclair, Virginia — 5 mi South
  • Occoquan, Virginia — 6 mi East
  • Dumfries, Virginia — 8 mi South
  • Gainesville, Virginia — 15 mi Northwest
  • Fairfax, Virginia — 18 mi North
  • Quantico, Virginia — 12 mi South
  • Springfield, Virginia — 14 mi Northeast

Dale City, Virginia Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Precipitation (in)
January44263.1
April67443.5
July88694.2
October70483.3
Annual6647~43 in
Climate AttributeValue
Climate TypeHumid Subtropical (Cfa)
Summer CharacterHot and humid
Winter CharacterMild to cool, occasional snow
Annual Rainfall~40–45 inches
Severe WeatherThunderstorms, occasional hurricanes (remnants)

Driving Distances from Dale City, Virginia

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Washington, D.C.DC3045–60 min
WoodbridgeVA410 min
ManassasVA1020 min
FairfaxVA1825–30 min
AlexandriaVA2230–35 min
QuanticoVA1215–20 min
SpringfieldVA1420–25 min
GainesvilleVA1525 min
FredericksburgVA3040 min
RichmondVA951 hr 30 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Dale City, Virginia

ModeDetails
AirportRonald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major HighwaysI-95, VA-234, Prince William Parkway, Route 1
Rail/TransitVRE (Virginia Railway Express) nearby stations in Woodbridge and Manassas
Local TransitOmniRide bus services (Prince William County)
PortPort of Alexandria (regional access)
  • I-95 connects Dale City to Washington D.C. and Richmond corridor
  • VA-234 provides direct access to Manassas and Dumfries areas
  • Prince William Parkway serves as a major local commuter route

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Dale City, Virginia

Landmark NameType
Andrew Leitch ParkCommunity Park
Dale City Recreation CenterSports & Recreation Facility
Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center (nearby)Aquatics Center
Lake Ridge Park & Marina (nearby)Park & Marina
Prince William Forest Park (regional)National Park Service Site
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (nearby)Wildlife Refuge
Potomac Mills Mall (nearby Woodbridge)Shopping Mall
Leesylvania State Park (regional)State Park

Places to Visit in Dale City, Virginia

Place NameType
Historic Occoquan TownHistoric District
Manassas National Battlefield ParkHistoric Battlefield
National Museum of the Marine Corps (Triangle, VA)Museum
Bull Run Regional ParkRecreation Park
Occoquan Regional ParkRiverfront Park
George Mason University (regional)University Campus
Fairfax County Park System TrailsTrail Network
Mount Vernon Estate (regional)Historic Estate

Colleges and Universities in Dale City, Virginia

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)PublicCommunity CollegeLarge transfer & workforce programs
George Mason UniversityPublicUniversityLaw, IT, public policy
Strayer University (regional campuses)PrivateUniversityOnline & adult education

Waterbodies in Dale City, Virginia

Occoquan River, Neabsco Creek, Lake Montclair (nearby), Potomac River (regional), Featherstone Run

Golf Courses in Dale City, Virginia

Old Hickory Golf Club, Prince William Golf Course, Forest Greens Golf Club, Lake Ridge Golf Course

Dale City, Virginia - Key Historical Facts

  • Dale City was developed in the 1960s as one of Northern Virginia’s early planned suburban communities.
  • It grew rapidly due to expansion of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan commuter belt.
  • The community was designed with multiple villages and neighborhood sections for residential planning.
  • Growth accelerated with improved highway access via I-95 and Route 234.
  • Many residents commute to Washington, D.C., Alexandria, and Arlington for work.
  • Today Dale City remains a dense suburban residential area within Prince William County.

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