Newington, Virginia
Newington is a community of 13,478 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Newington
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 53 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Lorton Reformatory, National Museum Of The United States Army, Levelle W. Dupell Park and Fort Belvoir Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Newington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newington
Newington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,223. The population was 12,943 at the 2010 census. The 2010 census showed a significant decrease after half the population was split off to the newly created Newington Forest CDP.
From the Wikipedia article Newington, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks9
Lorton Reformatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic prison in Virginia, United States
Pope-Leighey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
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Sydenstricker School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Woodlawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic home located in Fairfax County, Virginia
George Washington's Gristmill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Pohick Stream Valley Park
Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi
Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield
Raceway Farms Playground
Park · 0.9 mi
Raceway Farms Playground and Picnic Area - Picnic tables, playground for the kids and park benches available.
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes53
Burtons Grill & Bar of Alexandria
Restaurant · American, Seafood, Burger · 2.0 mi
6452 Old Beulah Street, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Chi Mc Chicken & Beer
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.8 mi
6410 Landsdowne Center Drive, Alexandria
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Peri Peri Original
Restaurant · Chicken · 2.0 mi
6456 Old Beulah Street, Alexandria
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Rice & Spice
Restaurant · Thai · 1.8 mi
6466 Landsdowne Center Drive, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su 11:30-22:00
Bruster's Ice Cream
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.0 mi
6463 Old Beulah Street, Alexandria
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Bob & Edith's Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 2.0 mi
6451 Old Beulah Street, Alexandria
06:00-22:00
41 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
The community of Newington derives its name from the second glebe house of Truro Parish, completed in 1760 and so named after becoming the private residence of Richard and Sarah McCarty Chichester sometime after 1767. The house itself was purchased by the family of William Nevitt, in 1828, along with 1000 acres of land; they occupied the building until it burned in 1875. The Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railway opened a railway station on the property in April 1872. Originally known as the Long Branch Station and later renamed Accotink and then Newington, it was closed in 1971; it is remembered by a historic marker erected by the Fairfax County History Commission in 2005. Also in the Newington area are the remains of the Mount Air plantation, originally granted to Dennis McCarty in 1727. The house was destroyed by fire in 1992, but ruins remain; they, too, are denoted by a historic marker, erected in 2006, and are owned by the Fairfax County Park Authority, which interprets the site.
From the History section of Newington, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship14
Pohick Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Silverbook Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Woodlawn Quaker Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare3
Map of Newington
152 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 31°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oxon Hill (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davison Army Airfield (DAA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Lorton 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Franconia 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Kingstowne 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Burke 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Groveton 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Lincolnia 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Hybla Valley 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Lake Ridge 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Annandale 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Burke Centre 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Roadside in Newington, Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- 2019-05-29 14 35 37 View north along Interstate 95 (Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway) at Exit 166A (SOUTH Virginia State Route 286-Fairfax County Parkway, Newington, Fort Belvoir) in Newington..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Office space in Newington, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Industrial landscape in Newington, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Industrial buildings in Newington, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019-05-29 14 37 48 View north along Interstate 95 (Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway) at Exit 166B (NORTH Virginia State Route 286-Fairfax County Parkway, Backlick Road, Fullerton Road) on the edge..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-24 15 52 09 View south along Interstate 95 (Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) on the edge of Newington and Springfield..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-24 15 54 41 View north along Interstate 95 (Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) on the edge of Newington and Springfield..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-29 12 42 36 View north along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) at the exit for Virginia State Route 617 (Backlick Road) and Interstate 95 SOUTH (Richmond) in Newington..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-29 11 31 44 View south along Interstate 95 (Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway) at Exit 166A (SOUTH Virginia State Route 286-Fairfax County Parkway, Newington, Fort Belvoir) along the edge of..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silverbrook-methodist005, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodlawn-friends004, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pohick Church - November, 2009, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- Pope-Leighey House - North east facade - HABS VA,30-FALCH,2-10, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Lorton Reformatory - from the quad4, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- SYDENSTRICKER SCHOOL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Public Storage along Alban Rd., Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Olde Towne Pet Resort, full view, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ebony Image Salon and Day Spa, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cell Plus Market storefront, Alban Center, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Packaging for fountain soda syrups in a restaurant in Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bozzelli's Deli front entrance, Alban Center, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Melina's Dancing Garden front door, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GOOD USED APPLIANCES, Alban Center, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clothing and Shoe Recycling bin in the Alban Center parking lot, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia Outdoor Power Equipment Company vehicles, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trees in Prince William Park Forest, Kurt Kaiser, CC0
- Virginia Outdoor Power Equipment Company, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacalito Grill entrance, Alban Center, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Afghan Bistro entrance, Alban Center, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blue liquid soap in a plastic dispenser 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Blue liquid soap in a plastic dispenser 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- CosmoProf storefront, Alban Center, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- INDIANA FLOOR INC. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS truck, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alban Road Bridge 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Apostolic Church, Inc., Virginia Assembly, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Desi Bethak Taste of Karachi Pakistani restaurant, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pink hand soap in a dispenser 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Pink hand soap in a dispenser 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Pink hand soap in a dispenser 3, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
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