The Fairfax County Map provides a detailed view of one of Virginia's most populated counties, located just west of Washington, D.C. It highlights major cities and communities, including Fairfax, Reston, McLean, Herndon, Burke, Springfield, and Annandale. Interstate highways, U.S. highways, state roads, rivers, parks, and airports are clearly marked for easy reference.
This printable map is ideal for travelers, students, businesses, researchers, and residents who need an accurate county map. It also shows neighboring counties, county boundaries, the Potomac River, and important landmarks, making it useful for trip planning, educational purposes, geographic studies, and general navigation across northern Virginia.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Fairfax County |
| State | Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1742 |
| Incorporated | Not incorporated as a county (Virginia counties are political subdivisions of the state) |
| Population | Approximately 1.17 million (2025 estimate) |
| County | Fairfax |
| Area | 406 sq mi (1,052 km²) – 391 sq mi land, 15 sq mi water |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time (ET) – UTC−5 (EST), UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 20120–20124, 20151, 20170–20171, 20190–20194, 22003, 22015, 22030–22033, 22039, 22041–22046, 22060, 22066, 22079, 22101–22103, 22124, 22150–22153, 22180–22182, 22306, 22307, 22308, 22309, 22310, 22312, and others |
| Area Code | 703 and 571 |
| Known For | Washington, D.C. suburbs, government agencies, technology companies, excellent schools, historic sites, and high quality of life |
| Major Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) |
| Climate | Humid Subtropical Climate with warm summers and cool winters |
| Nickname | The Gateway to Northern Virginia |
| Major Highways | I-66, I-95, I-395, I-495 (Capital Beltway), U.S. Route 1, U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 50, Virginia Route 7, Virginia Route 123 |
| Nearby Border | Maryland (across the Potomac River), Washington, D.C., Arlington County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, City of Alexandria |
| Major Attractions | George Washington's Mount Vernon, Great Falls Park, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Burke Lake Park, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens |