Sparks
in Baltimore County of Maryland, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.531 and -76.646 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 31' 51" and W -76° 38' 44"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:30 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:02 am and 8:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Sparks

Sparks in Baltimore County (Maryland) is located in United States about 49 mi (or 78 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Sparks is now 03:30 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Sparks, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 113 mi (or 182 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 10 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Towson, Baltimore, Bel Air, Ellicott City and Westminster. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore Hunt Valley

Address
2,6 mi
213 International Circle
21030 Cockeysville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Delta Hotels Baltimore Hunt Valley

Address
2,7 mi
245 Shawan Road
21031 Hunt Valley
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Baltimore Hunt Valley

Address
2,5 mi
221 International Circle
21030 Cockeysville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Baltimore Hunt Valley

Address
2,7 mi
45 Schilling Road
21031 Hunt Valley
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites Baltimore North-Timonium MD

Address
5,1 mi
11 Texas Station Court
21093 Timonium
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn TIMONIUM

Address
5,3 mi
9615 Deereco Road
21093 TIMONIUM
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express HUNT VALLEY

Address
2,7 mi
11200 York Road
21030 Hunt Valley
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Suites Hunt Valley

Address
3,7 mi
10710 Beaver Dam Road
21030 Cockeysville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RAMADA COCKEYSVILLE

Address
4,5 mi
10100 YORK ROAD
21030 Cockeysville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


EXTENDED STAY AMERICA TIMONIUM

Address
5,1 mi
9704 BEAVER DAM ROAD
21093 Lutherville Timonium
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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DuqStreetHypno - Hunt Valley Mall One in the crowd

Published: October 02, 2011
Length: 46:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SAlexM23

Visit my website! http://www.duqstreethypno.webs.com I arrange a few of the people who wanted to be hypnotized, chose the girl who reacted the best to my suggestion, and went from there....


Hunt Valley Horsepower: Adopt-A-Road Program

Published: October 06, 2013
Length: 31:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Horsepowering

On October 5, 2013, the Hunt Valley Horsepower community volunteered as part of Baltimore County's Adopt-A-Road Program to revitalize Thornton Mill Road in H...


Hunt Valley Horsepower - Adopt-A-Road Program in Baltimore County

Published: April 16, 2013
Length: 00:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Horsepowering

Here's the drive on Thornton Mill Road from Gerber Lane to York Road in northern Baltimore County. It'll be the home for our involvement in Baltimore County'...


Country Cruise

Published: April 17, 2013
Length: 36:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Horsepowering

Here's the drive on Thornton Mill Road from Gerber Lane to York Road in northern Baltimore County. It'll be the home for Hunt Valley Horsepower's involvement in Baltimore County's Adopt-A-Road...


Callista & Newt Gingrich book signing at Baltimore's Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley

Published: October 29, 2013
Length: 22:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley

Callista & Newt Gingrich visited Baltimore's Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley for a book signing featuring Ellis the Elephant and Callista's third children's book, Yankee Doodle Dandy.


Boog Powell signs Baltimore Baseball & Barbecue

Published: July 21, 2014
Length: 40:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley

Two-time Baltimore Orioles world champion Boog Powell met fans at Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley along with co-author Rob Kasper to sign copies of his book, Baltimore Baseball & Barbecue...


Oldfields Holiday Card 2013

Published: December 19, 2013
Length: 42:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Anna Austen McCulloch


Early Manhattan / New York City Stoneware Ring Jug, Crolius / Remmey Families

Published: July 17, 2013
Length: 44:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CROCKER FARM (Auction House)

Mark discusses an early Manhattan stoneware "ring jug," an exceptionally rare form in American stoneware, probably made for New York City ship captain Daniel Merritt in the early 19th century....


Important Antique Stoneware Pitcher Excavated in Philadelphia

Published: December 06, 2012
Length: 48:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CROCKER FARM (Auction House)

Luke talks about an American stoneware pitcher dug out of a Philadelphia privy that has helped revolutionize our understanding of stoneware production in the city. These stoneware pieces with...


Antique New York Stoneware St. Patrick's Day 1808 Jug

Published: October 26, 2012
Length: 21:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CROCKER FARM (Auction House)

Mark discusses a remarkable example of early American stoneware, probably made in Manhattan, bearing an elaborate incised bird and dated March 17, 1808 (St. Patrick's Day). One of the most...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Oldfields School

Oldfields School, founded in Baltimore County, Maryland in 1867 by Anna Austen McCulloch, is the oldest girls' boarding school in Maryland. A college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 6 through 12 located in Glencoe, near Sparks, Maryland, Oldfield's School has approximately 185 boarding and day students.

Located at 39.5564, -76.6253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private high schools in Maryland, Private schools in Baltimore County, Maryland, Educational institutions established in 1867, Girls' schools in Maryland, Private middle schools in Maryland, Preparatory schools in Maryland, 1867 establishments in Maryland

Hunt Valley Towne Centre

Hunt Valley Towne Centre, formerly Hunt Valley Mall, is an outdoor shopping mall in northern Baltimore County, Maryland. The name reflects the gentrification/upper-crust patrons of the mall hailing from affluent suburbs such as Parkton, Phoenix, and Sparks. The development was constructed following the closure of Hunt Valley Mall (other than its anchor stores) in 2000. The anchor stores in existence today include Dick's Sporting Goods, Brandon's, Burlington Coat Factory, Wegmans, and Sears.

Located at 39.4981, -76.655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cockeysville, Maryland, Shopping malls in Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland landmarks, Visitor attractions in Baltimore County, Maryland

Oregon Ridge Park

Oregon Ridge Park is a 1,043-acre park in Cockeysville, Maryland. The park features walking and hiking trails, a swimming beach, a nature center, picnic and recreation areas, a lodge, and cross-country skiing and sledding. The park is the location of an annual Fourth of July celebration, which includes a concert by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Located at 39.4973, -76.6864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cockeysville, Maryland, Parks in Baltimore County, Maryland, Nature centers in Maryland

McCormick Road (Baltimore Light Rail station)

McCormick Road is a stop on the Baltimore Light Rail. Northbound trains leave this station for Hunt Valley; southbound trains leave for BWI Airport, and, during off-peak hours, Cromwell Station/Glen Burnie. It is officially located on 265 Schilling Circle, which is just west of the street it was named for. The stop is one of four within Hunt Valley, Maryland. There is currently no free public parking at this station. Connections can be made to the Route 9 (MTA Maryland) bus from here.

Located at 39.4901, -76.6582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baltimore Light Rail stations

Pepper Road (Baltimore Light Rail station)

Pepper Road is a stop on the Baltimore Light Rail. Northbound trains leave this station for Hunt Valley; southbound trains leave for BWI Airport, and, during off-peak hours, Cromwell Station/Glen Burnie. It is officially located at 11101 Schilling Road, is one of four stops within Hunt Valley, Maryland, and is the penultimate stop on the Baltimore Light Rail system. There is currently no free public parking or bus connections at this station.

Located at 39.4922, -76.6548 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baltimore Light Rail stations

Hunt Valley (Baltimore Light Rail station)

Hunt Valley is the northernmost stop on the Baltimore Light Rail. Trains arrive and depart here to and from BWI Airport, and, during off-peak hours, Cromwell Station/Glen Burnie. The line is immediately adjacent to the Hunt Valley Towne Centre shopping complex. There are 85 free public parking spaces at the station.

Located at 39.4962, -76.6537 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baltimore Light Rail stations


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Philopolis, Sparks, Спаркс