Potomac Mills, Virginia
Potomac Mills is a community of 5,741 people in Prince William County, Virginia.
Why visit Potomac Mills
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 167 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, AMC Potomac Mills, Bel Air and Fairfax Arms.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Potomac Mills
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About Potomac Mills
Potomac Mills is a census-designated place in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 5,614. It consists of the Potomac Mills mall and surrounding residential and commercial area, adjoining Dale City and Lake Ridge.
From the Wikipedia article Potomac Mills, Prince William County, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks9
Bel Air
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Colonial-era plantation manor in Virginia, United States
Fairfax Arms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Lorton Reformatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic prison in Virginia, United States
Occoquan Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Rippon Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Rockledge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes167
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
14085 Shoppers Best Way, Dale City
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00
Dok Khao
Restaurant · Thai · 2.1 mi
15200 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Grill and Thrill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
22192 Worth Avenue
Fr, Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-01:00; Mo-Th 11:00-00:00
Hot Chickn Kitchn
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.4 mi
14313 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Silver Diner
Restaurant · American, Diner · 1.2 mi
14375 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge
Su-We 07:00-23:00; Th-Sa 07:00-00:00
155 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Country Inn & Suites, Potomac Mills Woodbridge, VA
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
2621 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge
Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodbridge Potomac Mills
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
14005 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge
TownePlace Suites Potomac Mills Woodbridge
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
14090 Shoppers Best Way, Woodbridge
Fairfield Inn & Suites Potomac Mills Woodbridge
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
2610 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodbridge
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
14030 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge
Churches and places of worship40
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
12805 Valleywood Drive, Woodbridge
Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
3713 Pennington Lane, woodbridge
Bethel United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi
13506 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge
Central Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
13910 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge
Christ Chapel Assembly of God Church
Church · Assemblies Of God · 0.7 mi
13909 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge
Church of Christ at Dale City
Church · Church Of Christ · 2.1 mi
13130 Hillendale Drive, Woodbridge
Dale City Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.1 mi
3501 Dale Boulevard, Woodbridge
Shopping43
Gas and EV charging35
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Fred M Lynn Middle School
School · 2.0 mi
1650 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge
Healthcare18
Frensenius Kidney Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
3057 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge
Go Well Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
14900 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge
One Hanson Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
12351 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge
Passport Health Woodbridge Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
14416 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Woodbridge
Prince William Area Free Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
13900 Church Hill Drive, Woodbridge
Map of Potomac Mills
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 2.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Quantico Mcas (11 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
Prince William 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)
- 2012-11-26: 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, 7 miles away.
- Lake Ridge 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Dale City 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Woodbridge 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Leesylvania 3 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Montclair 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- County Center 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Laurel Hill 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Lorton 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Crosspointe 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Cherry Hill 6 mi south, about 10 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Potomac mills mall, Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairfax-arms016, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rippon Lodge Today, WhiteKMJK, Public domain
- OCCOQUAN HISTORIC DISTRICT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lorton Reformatory - from the quad4, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- Rockledge, Occoquan, VA, Skvely, CC BY-SA 3.0
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