Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Centreville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Centreville and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Centreville
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Centreville:
- 38.838653, -77.431581
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Centreville
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Fairfax County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Fairfax County
- Since Centreville is near Prince William County and also Manassas Park City, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Prince William County
- eBird sighting report for Manassas Park City
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Centreville ...
We found 36 communities that share the name Centreville.
There are two communities within Virginia that are also named Centreville.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 34 communities, 31 are located in the United States and fifteen are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Louisa County
- This Centreville is located in Louisa County and lies 58 miles [93.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Centreville that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Louisa County community of Centreville.
- Norfolk City
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Centreville [Norfolk City].
- Louisa County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Bibb County
- This Centreville is located in Bibb County and lies 677 miles [1,089.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Centreville that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Centreville.
- British Columbia
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the British Columbia community of Centreville.
- California
- Alameda County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Centreville [Alameda County].
- Colorado
- Chaffee County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Centreville [Chaffee County].
- Connecticut
- New Haven County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Connecticut community of Centreville [New Haven County].
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Centreville is located in New Castle County and lies 118 miles [189.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Centreville that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Centreville.
- Florida
- Leon County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Centreville [Leon County].
- Georgia
- Gwinnett County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Centreville [Gwinnett County].
- Idaho
- Boise County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Idaho community of Centreville [Boise County].
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- This Centreville is located in Saint Clair County and lies 683 miles [1,099.2 km]<1> to the west of the Centreville that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of Centreville.
- Indiana
- Wayne County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Centreville [Wayne County].
- Kansas
- Bourbon County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Centreville [Bourbon County].
- Doniphan County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Centreville [Doniphan County].
- Linn County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Centreville [Linn County].
- Marshall County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Centreville [Marshall County].
- Kentucky
- Bourbon County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Centreville [Bourbon County].
- Louisiana
- Saint Mary Parish
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Centreville [Saint Mary Parish].
- Maryland
- Queen Anne's County
- This Centreville is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 74 miles [119.1 km]<1> to the east of the Centreville that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Centreville.
- Michigan
- Saint Joseph County
- This Centreville is located in Saint Joseph County and lies 475 miles [764.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Centreville that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Joseph County community of Centreville.
- Mississippi
- Amite County
- This Centreville is located in Amite County and lies 937 miles [1,508 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Centreville that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amite County community of Centreville.
- Missouri
- Clark County
- Although located in Clark County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Centreville.
- Nevada
- Humboldt County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Humboldt County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humboldt County community of Centreville.
- White Pine County
- This community is historic and although located in White Pine County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the White Pine County community of Centreville.
- New Brunswick
- This Centreville lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Centreville that is located in Fairfax County.
- New Hampshire
- Carroll County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Hampshire community of Centreville [Carroll County].
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Nova Scotia
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nova Scotia community of Centreville.
- Ohio
- Huron County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Huron County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Huron County community of Centreville.
- Ontario
- This Centreville lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Centreville that is located in Fairfax County.
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Rhode Island community of Centreville [Kent County].
- South Carolina
- Laurens County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Centreville [Laurens County].
- South Dakota
- Turner County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Dakota community of Centreville [Turner County].
- Texas
- Henderson County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Henderson County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Centreville.
- Washington
- Klickitat County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Centreville [Klickitat County].
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Centreville ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Cedar Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Park
- Cedar Park is located in Prince William County
- Crystal Springs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Springs
- Crystal Springs is located in Fairfax County
- Lee-Hi Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee-Hi Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee-Hi Village
- Lee-Hi Village is located in Fairfax County
- Lees Corner
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lees Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lees Corner
- Lees Corner is located in Fairfax County
- Lewis Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Park
- Lewis Park is located in Fairfax County
- Lincoln Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
- Lincoln Park is located in Fairfax County
- London Towne
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for London Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for London Towne
- London Towne is located in Fairfax County
- Navy
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - Orchard Bridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Bridge
- Orchard Bridge is located in Fairfax County
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- Random Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Random Hills
- Random Hills is located in Fairfax County
- Uniontown
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Willow Springs
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Springs
- Willow Springs is located in Fairfax County
- Yorkshire
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Yorkshire Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Park
- Yorkshire Park is located in Prince William County
- Yorkshire Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Village
- Yorkshire Village is located in Prince William County
- Random Hills
How Far From Centreville to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Centreville to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Centreville and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could drive a straight line from Centreville to Richmond, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east (E). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just over a day.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,917 miles [9,522.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,622 miles [10,657.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,499 miles [7,240.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Centreville. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Fairfax County: www.co.fairfax.va.us/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Centreville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Centreville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8387, Longitude: -77.4316 In this case, the coordinates for Centreville have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Centreville could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Centreville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Centreville to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 308.126 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.699 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.903 degrees. |