Radford Virginia Map

About Radford, Virginia

Radford is a locality in Bedford County, Virginia, United States. Radford is located at 37.1382°N, 79.6178°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24142.

Radford, a town shaped by the confluence of the New River and the Appalachian foothills, presents a landscape where rolling terrain meets the water's persistent flow. It lies 20.0 miles east-south-east of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 117°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north of Smith Mountain Lake. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the damp, earthy scent of the riverbank mingled with the dry, sun-baked aroma of the surrounding hills, a unique perfume that clings to the very stones of the older buildings. The land itself seems to hold its breath, a quiet patience in the way the trees climb the slopes, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets. Dominating the view, the river, a broad, dark ribbon, winds its way through the valley, its surface reflecting the sky in shifting shades of pewter and bruised twilight. The character of Radford is deeply entwined with its educational heart, the presence of Radford University infusing the streets with a youthful energy that buzzes beneath the surface of everyday life. This academic pulse has long coexisted with a heritage rooted in the fertile lands and the once-robust industries that drew people to this bend in the New River. For generations, the valley's bounty and the river's power were the lifeblood of Radford, fostering a spirit of resilience and pragmatism. Today, remnants of that industrious past can still be seen in the weathered brickwork of older structures and the enduring agricultural patches that dot the surrounding countryside, a quiet testament to the generations who have called this place home.

About This Radford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Radford, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.138198, -79.617809. 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 Radford and Bedford County.

Detailed location data for Radford includes the ZIP code (24121), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Bedford County (Bedford), and school district assignment (Radford City 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 Radford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.