Bailey's Crossroads Virginia Map

About Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia

Bailey's Crossroads is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 24,271. The population density is 4791.7 people per km². Bailey's Crossroads is located at 38.8504°N, 77.1297°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22041.

Bailey's Crossroads hums with a perpetual, low-grade energy, a confluence where asphalt arteries converge, spilling forth a constant stream of vehicles under a sky that often carries the humid breath of the mid-Atlantic. It lies 3.7 miles south-west of Arlington, VA (from Arlington, VA: bearing 222°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-south-west of Washington. The terrain here is not dramatic, but a gentle rolling expanse, softened by the verdant spread of suburban lawns and the stoic presence of mature oak and maple trees. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often overcast heavens, casts a diffused glow, softening the sharp edges of strip malls and office buildings, lending a peculiar, almost melancholic beauty to the utilitarian landscape. The air itself, particularly in the muggy embrace of summer, carries the faint scent of cut grass and distant exhaust, a palpable reminder of the ceaseless motion that defines this crossroads. The history of Bailey's Crossroads is as layered as the soil beneath its paved surfaces, a story woven from agricultural roots and the relentless expansion of metropolitan influence. Once a quieter intersection serving farms and scattered dwellings, it transformed with the burgeoning growth of the wider region, becoming a vital node in the ever-widening web of Northern Virginia. The local economy, once anchored by rural endeavors, now thrives on a diverse mix of retail, service industries, and the ever-present government and defense contractors that dot the surrounding counties. While no single towering landmark defines Bailey's Crossroads, its character is etched in the subtle shifts of traffic patterns at rush hour and the enduring resilience of small businesses that have weathered decades of change, a testament to the persistent spirit of commerce and adaptation.

About This Bailey's Crossroads Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.85039, -77.129702. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bailey's Crossroads and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for Bailey's Crossroads includes the ZIP code (22041), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bailey's Crossroads is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.