Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Springfield, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Springfield and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Springfield

• 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 Springfield:
  • 38.132080, -78.427788
  • 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.
  • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Springfield

• 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 Albemarle County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • Open the eBird sighting report for Albemarle County
  • Since Springfield is near Charlottesville City and also Chesterfield County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • Open the eBird sighting report for Charlottesville City
  • Open the eBird sighting report for Chesterfield County

• 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:
  • Open the Waymark.com report for Springfield

Communities Also Named Springfield ...

We found 105 communities that are also named Springfield.

There are seven communities within Virginia that are also named Springfield.

Beyond Virginia, we know of 85 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 85 communities, 86 are located in the United States and fifteen are in Canada.

In addition to the above occurrences of Springfield, we know of thirteen communities located outside of the United States and Canada.

• Communities Located In Virginia ...
  • Danville City
    • This Springfield is located in Danville City and lies 121 miles [194.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Danville City community of Springfield.
  • Fairfax County
    • This Springfield is located in Fairfax County and lies 80 miles [128.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Springfield.
  • Fauquier County
    • This Springfield is located in Fauquier County and lies 58 miles [93.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fauquier County community of Springfield.
  • Page County
    • This Springfield is located in Page County and lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the north of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Page County community of Springfield.
  • Rockbridge County
    • This Springfield is located in Rockbridge County and lies 72 miles [115.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockbridge County community of Springfield.
  • Westmoreland County
    • This Springfield is located in Westmoreland County and lies 78 miles [125.5 km]<1> to the east of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Springfield.
  • York County
    • This Springfield is located in York County and lies 114 miles [183.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Springfield.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Alabama
    • Clarke County
    • This Springfield is located in Clarke County and lies 683 miles [1,099.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Springfield.
    • Elmore County
    • This Springfield is located in Elmore County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elmore County community of Springfield.
    • Lauderdale County
    • This Springfield is located in Lauderdale County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km] to the west southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Springfield.
    • Randolph County
    • This Springfield is located in Randolph County and lies 514 miles [827.2 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Springfield.
  • Arkansas
    • Conway County
    • This Springfield is located in Conway County and lies 805 miles [1,295.5 km]<1> to the west of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conway County community of Springfield.
    • Mississippi County
    • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Springfield [Mississippi County].
  • California
    • Tuolumne County
    • This Springfield is located in Tuolumne County and lies 2,262 miles [3,640.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuolumne County community of Springfield.
  • Colorado
    • Baca County
    • This Springfield is located in Baca County and lies 1,317 miles [2,119.5 km]<1> to the west of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baca County community of Springfield.
  • Florida
    • Bay County
    • This Springfield is located in Bay County and lies 686 miles [1,104 km]<1> to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bay County community of Springfield.
    • Duval County
    • This Springfield is located in Duval County and lies 568 miles [914.1 km] to the south southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Springfield.
  • Georgia
    • Cherokee County
    • This Springfield is located in Cherokee County and lies 438 miles [704.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Springfield.
    • Clayton County
    • This Springfield is located in Clayton County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Springfield.
    • DeKalb County
    • This Springfield is located in DeKalb County and lies 438 miles [704.9 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Springfield.
    • Dougherty County
    • This Springfield is located in Dougherty County and lies 559 miles [899.6 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Springfield.
    • Early County
    • This Springfield is located in Early County and lies 607 miles [976.9 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Early County community of Springfield.
    • Effingham County
    • This Springfield is located in Effingham County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km] to the south southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Effingham County community of Springfield.
    • Hancock County
    • This Springfield is located in Hancock County and lies 412 miles [663 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Springfield.
    • Newton County
    • This Springfield is located in Newton County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Springfield.
    • Richmond County
    • This Springfield is located in Richmond County and lies 381 miles [613.2 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Springfield.
    • Taliaferro County
    • This Springfield is located in Taliaferro County and lies 400 miles [643.7 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Taliaferro County community of Springfield.
  • Idaho
    • Bingham County
    • This Springfield is located in Bingham County and lies 1,814 miles [2,919.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bingham County community of Springfield.
  • Illinois
    • Sangamon County
    • This Springfield is located in Sangamon County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sangamon County community of Springfield.
  • Indiana
    • Franklin County
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Springfield [Franklin County].
    • LaPorte County
    • This Springfield is located in LaPorte County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the LaPorte County community of Springfield.
    • Posey County
    • This Springfield is located in Posey County and lies 512 miles [824 km] to the west of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Posey County community of Springfield.
  • Iowa
    • Keokuk County
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Springfield [Keokuk County].
  • Kansas
    • Anderson County
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Springfield [Anderson County].
    • Brown 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 Springfield [Brown County].
    • Cherokee 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 Springfield [Cherokee County].
    • Jefferson 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 Springfield [Jefferson County].
    • Linn County
    • This community is historic<2> and although located in Linn County, we don't know where within the county.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Springfield.
    • Mitchell 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 Springfield [Mitchell County].
    • Seward 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 Springfield [Seward County].
    • Wabaunsee 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 Springfield [Wabaunsee County].
  • Kentucky
    • Washington County
    • This Springfield is located in Washington County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the west of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Springfield.
  • Louisiana
    • Livingston Parish
    • This Springfield is located in Livingston Parish and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Livingston Parish community of Springfield.
  • Maine
    • Penobscot County
    • This Springfield is located in Penobscot County and lies 728 miles [1,171.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Penobscot County community of Springfield.
  • Manitoba
    • This Springfield lies 1,223 miles [1,968.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
  • Maryland
    • Calvert County
    • This Springfield is located in Calvert County and lies 105 miles [169 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Springfield.
    • Montgomery County
    • This Springfield is located in Montgomery County and lies 91 miles [146.5 km] to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Springfield.
    • Prince George's County
    • This Springfield is located in Prince George's County and lies 106 miles [170.6 km] to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Springfield.
    • Talbot County
    • This Springfield is located in Talbot County and lies 133 miles [214 km] to the east northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talbot County community of Springfield.
  • Massachusetts
    • Hampden County
    • This Springfield is located in Hampden County and lies 414 miles [666.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampden County community of Springfield.
  • Michigan
    • Calhoun County
    • This Springfield is located in Calhoun County and lies 460 miles [740.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Springfield.
    • Kalkaska County
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Springfield [Kalkaska County].
    • Oakland County
    • This Springfield is located in Oakland County and lies 414 miles [666.3 km] to the northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Springfield.
  • Minnesota
    • Brown County
    • This Springfield is located in Brown County and lies 955 miles [1,536.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Springfield.
  • Mississippi
    • Jefferson County
    • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Springfield [Jefferson County].
  • Missouri
    • Greene County
    • This Springfield is located in Greene County and lies 814 miles [1,310 km]<1> to the west of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Springfield.
  • Nebraska
    • Sarpy County
    • This Springfield is located in Sarpy County and lies 961 miles [1,546.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sarpy County community of Springfield.
  • New Brunswick
    • This Springfield lies 776 miles [1,248.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
  • New Hampshire
    • Sullivan County
    • This Springfield is located in Sullivan County and lies 498 miles [801.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Springfield.
  • New Jersey
    • Burlington County
    • This Springfield is located in Burlington County and lies 241 miles [387.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Springfield.
    • Union County
    • This Springfield is located in Union County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km] to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Springfield.
  • New York
    • Otsego County
    • This Springfield is located in Otsego County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Otsego County community of Springfield.
    • Queens County
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Springfield [Queens County].
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • This Springfield lies 1,420 miles [2,285.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
  • North Carolina
    • Guilford County
    • This Springfield is located in Guilford County and lies 174 miles [280 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Springfield.
    • Mecklenburg County
    • This Springfield is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 246 miles [395.9 km] to the southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Springfield.
    • Scotland County
    • This Springfield is located in Scotland County and lies 239 miles [384.6 km] to the south southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scotland County community of Springfield.
    • Wilkes County
    • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Springfield [Wilkes County].
  • Nova Scotia
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nova Scotia community of Springfield.
  • Ohio
    • Clark County
    • This Springfield is located in Clark County and lies 313 miles [503.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Springfield.
  • Ontario
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ontario community of Springfield.
  • Oregon
    • Lane County
    • This Springfield is located in Lane County and lies 2,325 miles [3,741.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lane County community of Springfield.
  • Pennsylvania
    • Bradford County
    • This Springfield is located in Bradford County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradford County community of Springfield.
    • Chester County
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Springfield [Chester County].
    • Cumberland 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 Pennsylvania community of Springfield [Cumberland County].
    • Delaware County
    • This Springfield is located in Delaware County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km] to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Springfield.
    • Erie 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 Pennsylvania community of Springfield [Erie County].
  • Prince Edward Island
    • This Springfield lies 948 miles [1,525.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
  • South Carolina
    • Beaufort County
    • This Springfield is located in Beaufort County and lies 409 miles [658.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Springfield.
    • Charleston County
    • This Springfield is located in Charleston County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the south southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Springfield.
    • Orangeburg County
    • This Springfield is located in Orangeburg County and lies 357 miles [574.5 km] to the south southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Springfield.
    • Spartanburg County
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Springfield [Spartanburg County].
  • South Dakota
    • Bon Homme County
    • This Springfield is located in Bon Homme County and lies 1,070 miles [1,722 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bon Homme County community of Springfield.
  • Tennessee
    • Blount County
    • This Springfield is located in Blount County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Springfield.
    • Robertson County
    • This Springfield is located in Robertson County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km] to the west of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Robertson County community of Springfield.
  • Texas
    • Anderson County
    • This Springfield is located in Anderson County and lies 1,067 miles [1,717.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Springfield.
    • Jim Wells County
    • This Springfield is located in Jim Wells County and lies 1,346 miles [2,166.2 km] to the west southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jim Wells County community of Springfield.
    • Limestone County
    • This Springfield is located in Limestone County and lies 1,113 miles [1,791.2 km] to the west southwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Springfield.
  • Vermont
    • Windsor County
    • This Springfield is located in Windsor County and lies 473 miles [761.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windsor County community of Springfield.
  • Washington
    • Pierce County
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Springfield [Pierce County].
  • West Virginia
    • Hampshire County
    • This Springfield is located in Hampshire County and lies 92 miles [148.1 km]<1> to the north of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampshire County community of Springfield.
  • Wisconsin
    • Walworth County
    • This Springfield is located in Walworth County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Springfield that is located in Albemarle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walworth County community of Springfield.

• Communities Beyond North America ...
  • Australia
    • - Tasmania
    • Distance: 10,007 miles [16,104.7 km]<1> to the west southwest
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
    • - Victoria
    • Distance: 10,088 miles [16,235.1 km] to the west southwest
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
    • - South Australia
    • Distance: 10,375 miles [16,696.9 km] to the west
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
  • Barbados
    • Distance: 2,073 miles [3,336.2 km]<1> to the southeast
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
  • Scotland
    • Distance: 3,548 miles [5,710 km]<1> to the northeast
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
  • England
    • Distance: 3,774 miles [6,073.7 km]<1> to the northeast
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
  • Ireland
    • Distance: 3,429 miles [5,518.4 km]<1> to the northeast
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
  • Jamaica
    • - Saint Elizabeth
    • Distance: 1,378 miles [2,217.7 km]<1> to the south
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
    • - Saint Thomas
    • Distance: 1,402 miles [2,256.3 km] to the south
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
  • New Zealand
    • - Canterbury
    • Distance: 8,840 miles [14,226.6 km]<1> to the west southwest
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
    • - Bay of Plenty
    • Distance: 8,495 miles [13,671.4 km] to the west southwest
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
  • South Africa
    • - Eastern Cape
    • Distance: 8,298 miles [13,354.3 km]<1> to the east southeast
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield
    • - Orange Free State
    • Distance: 8,215 miles [13,220.8 km] to the east southeast
    • Open a Google Map centered on Springfield

Curious and Interesting Names Near Springfield ...

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.

• Airport Acres
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Airport Acres is located in Albemarle County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Acres
• Camelot
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Camelot is located in Albemarle County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
• Chestnut Grove
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Chestnut Grove is located in Albemarle County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Grove
• Clover Hill
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Clover Hill is located in Albemarle County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Hill
• Deer Run
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Deer Run is located in Albemarle County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Run
• Deerwood
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Deerwood is located in Albemarle County
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• Earlysville
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Earlysville is located in Albemarle County
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• Fieldbrook
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Fieldbrook is located in Albemarle County
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• Four Seasons
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Four Seasons is located in Albemarle County
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• Foxwood
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Foxwood is located in Albemarle County
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• Gilbert
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Gilbert is located in Albemarle County
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• Gilbert Heights
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Gilbert Heights is located in Albemarle County
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• Continue List   (7 more) ...
  • Hydraulic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Hydraulic is located in Albemarle County
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  • Little Clover Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Little Clover Hill is located in Albemarle County
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  • Mallard Lake
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Mallard Lake is located in Albemarle County
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  • Mill Run
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Mill Run is located in Albemarle County
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  • Proffit
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Proffit is located in Albemarle County
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  • Raintree
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Raintree is located in Albemarle County
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  • Squire Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Squire Hill is located in Albemarle County
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How Far From Springfield to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Springfield to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Springfield and extending to:

• Charlottesville, which is the Seat of Albemarle County, lies just to the South Southwest.
• Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 67 miles [107.8 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could walk a straight line from Springfield to Richmond, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 91 miles [146.5 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 6 days.
• The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,989 miles [9,638.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,694 miles [10,772.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,571 miles [7,356.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'