Highfield
in Washington County of Maryland, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.718 and -77.481 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 43' 5" and W -77° 28' 51"
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: 07:26 PM (Monday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:55 am and 8:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-05-13 08:03:22

Explore Highfield

Highfield in Washington County (Maryland) is located in United States about 62 mi (or 99 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Highfield is now 07:26 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Highfield, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), West. 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 116 mi (or 187 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hagerstown, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Frederick and Westminster. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Monday, 13th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

PA Cobblestone Hotel & Suites -- Waynesboro

Address
4,4 mi
12695 Washington Township Blvd
17268 Waynesboro
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Chimney Rock Time-lapse (20mins in 10secs)

Published: January 13, 2013
Length: 00:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Holly Burkhardt

GoPro Time-lapse Test: Catoctin Mountain Park (Chimney Rock)


Camera Spray before Meetings with Afghanistan Leaders at Camp David

Published: March 23, 2015
Length: 02:20 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: U.S. Department of State

Mar. 23, 2015: Secretary Kerry's remarks at Camp David this morning ahead of his meetings with Afghanistan leaders Ghani and Abdullah..


Sabillasville Curve

Published: March 27, 2013
Length: 26:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bernd Schneider

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Mason Dixon Spring Cocker Trial 2012

Published: November 25, 2012
Length: 37:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: doglvr3632

Cocker Field Trial sponsored by Mason Dixon English Cockcer Spaniel Club, Hill Country White Tail Hunting lodge, Blue Summit, PA April 2012 Original on website www.joelprescottphotography.com...


Sterling's Point 6/29/2012

Published: June 30, 2012
Length: 53:59 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Sterling Sanders

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Genesee & Wyoming

Published: April 17, 2014
Length: 40:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mike Vore

On the old Maryland Midland line, near PenMar - blueridge Summit, PA.


Maryland Midland UBHF Highfield Md.

Published: June 17, 2009
Length: 18:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MMID303

A five engine consist arrives at Highfield Maryland. Nothing like the sound of non-turbocharged EMD engines working hard!


CSX D702 Highfield

Published: August 14, 2009
Length: 34:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MMID303

The D702 met up with the Maryland Midland UBHF at Highfield Yard to exchange cars. We even talked to the engineer and conductor of both trains. Very nice guys.


Armin Cruz in Theater

Published: February 13, 2015
Length: 25:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Armin Cruz

Armin Cruz is one of the few artists who had a chance to at the same time, as a guest, artist and playwright on the stages of theaters like: Zvona Theatre, A...


Monterey Pass: Retreat from Gettysburg

Published: June 14, 2013
Length: 22:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Public Opinion

Setting the stage to the Battle of Monterey Pass. After the defeat at Gettysburg, Robert E. Lee and his troops begin making the journey back to Virginia.


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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.

Fort Ritchie, Maryland

Fort Ritchie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States, just south of the Pennsylvania state line. The population was 276 at the 2000 census. Fort Ritchie is a former U.S. military base that closed in September 1998 pursuant to the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania is immediately to the north.

Located at 39.7044, -77.4964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Washington County, Maryland, Census-designated places in Maryland

Highfield-Cascade, Maryland

Highfield-Cascade is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,141 at the 2000 census.

Located at 39.7167, -77.4908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Washington County, Maryland, Census-designated places in Maryland

Monterey Country Club

Monterey Country Club, built before 1885, is home to one of the oldest golf courses in the United States. The club sits just below the peaks of 1,720 Mt. Dunlap and 1,365 Monterey Peak in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania and is less than one mile (1.6 km) from the Mason-Dixon Line and about 8 miles away from Camp David. The club has served as a summer retreat for many Washingtonians, and has golf, tennis, swimming, dining and clubhouse facilities.

Located at 39.7339, -77.4713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, Golf clubs and courses in Pennsylvania, Tennis venues in the United States

South Mountain (Maryland and Pennsylvania)

South Mountain is the northern extension of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Maryland and Pennsylvania. From the Potomac River near Knoxville, Maryland in the south, to Dillsburg, Pennsylvania in the north, the 70-mile long range separates the Hagerstown and Cumberland valleys from the Piedmont regions of the two states. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail follows the crest of the mountain through Maryland and part of its portion in Pennsylvania.

Located at 39.7197, -77.4917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Blue Ridge Mountains, Mountain ranges of Maryland, Mountain ranges of Pennsylvania

Monterey Pass

Monterey Pass is a mountain pass near Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, and the Mason-Dixon Line. The saddle area lies near Happel's Meadow between Monterey Peak (1,663 ft) and Clermont Crag (1627 ft). It was the site of the July 1863 Fight at Monterey Pass during the Retreat from Gettysburg. Map of area military engagements

Located at 39.7358, -77.4744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain passes of Pennsylvania, Blue Ridge Mountains, Geography of Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Pen Mar, Maryland

Pen Mar is an unincorporated village in Washington County, Maryland, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is one of the border towns in the United States with a portmanteau name. Pen Mar came to prominence in the 20th century due to the construction of Pen Mar Park by the Western Maryland Railroad. The construction of the Pen Mar resort caused the area to become a destination for many people.

Located at 39.7178, -77.5061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Maryland, Populated places in Washington County, Maryland

Fort Ritchie

Fort Ritchie at Cascade, Maryland was a military installation southwest of Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania and southeast of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania in the area of South Mountain. Following the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission, it closed in 1998: "Out the Gate, by '98".

Located at 39.7006, -77.5028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former United States Army facilities, Buildings and structures in Washington County, Maryland

Camp Louise

Camp Louise is an all-girls, Jewish overnight summer camp in the Catoctin Mountains in Cascade, Maryland. It is the sister camp of Camp Airy for boys, which is located in Thurmont. Girls between the ages of 7 and 17 attend for one to eight weeks, depending on their age and interest. Louise is a member of the American Camp Association.

Located at 39.7118, -77.4994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jewish summer camps in Maryland, 1922 establishments in Maryland