Bailey's Crossroads Virginia Map
Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bailey's Crossroads, Fairfax County.
Interactive Map of Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia
| City | Bailey's Crossroads |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.85039 |
| Longitude | -77.129702 |
| Population | 24,271 |
| Density | 4791.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Bailey's Crossroads Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bailey's Crossroads is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bailey's Crossroads is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
