Acton
in Middlesex County of Massachusetts, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.485 and -71.433 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 29' 6" and W -71° 25' 58"
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: 02:15 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:25 am and 7:58 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders 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: 2024-05-11 07:34:58

Discover Acton

Acton in Middlesex County (Massachusetts) with it's 20,897 citizens is a town in United States about 384 mi (or 618 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Acton is now 02:15 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports near Acton, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Laurence G Hanscom Field in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dedham, Boston, Worcester, Brentwood and North Providence. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Residence Inn Boston Concord

Address
2,7 mi
320 Baker Avenue
01742 Concord
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Boston Westford

Address
5,3 mi
7 Lan Drive
01886 Westford
United States

Time Information

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


WESTFORD REGENCY INN AND CONFERENCE

Address
5,4 mi
219 LITTLETON ROAD
01886 Boston
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Boston Littleton

Address
5,1 mi
102 Constitution Avenue, The Point
01460 Littleton
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn - Suites Westford-Chelmsford

Address
5,9 mi
9 Nixon Road
01886 Westford
United States

Time Information

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


Concord's Colonial Inn

Address
4,5 mi
48 Monument Square
01742 Concord
United States

Time Information

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


BW AT HISTORIC CONCORD

Address
2,7 mi
740 ELM STREET
01742 Concord
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Acton Boxborough Wack 14

Published: January 22, 2014
Length: 48:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: l2ivalz

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Acton-Boxboro Girls Hoops vs Waltham

Published: December 22, 2012
Length: 15:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mike Ford

Coach Bassett and the girls chalk up their first win just in time for the holidays.


7 Ellsworth Village, Acton, MA 01720

Published: February 14, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ubuildtours

7 Ellsworth Village Acton, MA 01720 Gorgeous 2bdrm condo built in 2006 & tucked away in cul-de-sac neighborhood close to Rt 2&2A. Open concept living, bright and light with custom upgrade...


Tree Removal in Acton, MA Bucket Truck

Published: June 10, 2014
Length: 21:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Manning Tree & Landscape, Inc

Tree Removal with a bucket truck in Acton, Massachusetts. Here you see Manning Tree & Landscape, Inc's bucket truck and team safely removing a tree in Acton, MA.


Acton Dentist Ratti Handa Talks About Dental Fears and Anxiety

Published: February 17, 2015
Length: 18:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ratti Handa DMD

Acton, MA dentist, Dr. Ratti Handa, discusses how to cope with dental fears and anxiety about visiting the dentist. If you face anxiety when going to the dentist, or have fears about undergoing...


Basement Finishing Acton MA - 978-712-0390 - Lux Renovations

Published: June 16, 2014
Length: 28:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lux Renovations, LLC

Finishing a Basement on a Budget? Here are a few Tips for Converting an Unfinished Basement Into Your Favorite Place! 0:06 5 Important Basement Finishing Tips 0:23 Make Sure The Materials...


Rim Repair Wheel Repair Acton MA (617) 396-3300

Published: May 29, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wheelrepair3

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2014 Chevrolet Impala - Acton MA 01720 - Colonial Chevrolet

Published: July 12, 2013
Length: 06:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ColonialShowroom

Watch the full-length Colonial Chevrolet video test drive at http://colonialchevyvideo.wtvdvs.com/2014-chevrolet-impala-overview.


Acton Skatepark 04/08/2013

Published: April 08, 2013
Length: 30:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pete Dews

Skaters: Adam Civinskas Pat Bartlett Jay Picazio Jared Heiligmann Kody Bailey (not in the credits- sorry)


2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Acton MA 01720 - Colonial Chevrolet

Published: July 12, 2013
Length: 24:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ColonialShowroom

Watch the full-length Colonial Chevrolet video test drive at http://colonialchevyvideo.wtvdvs.com/2013-chevrolet-silverado-1500-overview.


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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.

Acton, Massachusetts

Acton is a suburban town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States about twenty-one miles west-northwest of Boston along Route 2 west of Concord and about ten miles (18 km) southwest of Lowell. The population was 21,924 at the 2010 census. It is bordered by Westford and Littleton to the north, Concord and Carlisle to the east, Stow and Maynard to the south, and Boxborough to the west. Acton became an incorporated town in 1735.

Located at 42.4833, -71.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Towns in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

WBNW (AM)

WBNW is a business talk radio station in the Boston market. The station is owned by Money Matters Radio, Inc. and is licensed to Concord, Massachusetts. It is simulcast on sister station WESO (970 AM) in nearby Southbridge; much of its programming is also relayed on WPLM (1390 AM) in Plymouth. WBNW's flagship program, Money Matters, is syndicated to several other stations in the Eastern United States through the Money Matters Radio Network.

Located at 42.4483, -71.4275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
News and talk radio stations in the United States, Business talk radio stations, Radio stations in Massachusetts, Radio stations established in 1989, Concord, Massachusetts, Media in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (ABRHS) is an open enrollment high school in Acton, Massachusetts. It serves the Massachusetts towns of Acton and Boxborough and has students in grades 9 through 12. It is situated downhill from the Raymond J. Grey Junior High School, at 36 Charter Road in Acton. Raymond J. Grey Junior High School occupies the facility that, until 1973, was the high school. ABRHS underwent an $80 million dollar renovation and expansion in 2005.

Located at 42.4797, -71.4572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Massachusetts

Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber

The Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber is an underground stone structure in the woods of the Nashoba Brook Conservation Area of Acton, Massachusetts. Its more common name is the "potato cave", which comes from the traditional assumption that it was once used as a root cellar. Research and excavation from 2006 supports this assertion, finding evidence of construction from the 18th or 19th century for the purpose of storing food.

Located at 42.5089, -71.4119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in Massachusetts, Stones, Earth mysteries, Pre-Columbian cultures, Buildings and structures in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Nashoba Brook Pencil Factory Site

The Nashoba Brook Pencil Factory Site contains the ruins of a 19th century dam-powered pencil factory. This factory was one of several in Acton and Concord, Massachusetts at the time that brought important developments to pencil manufacturing. All that remain today of the factory are the ruins of its dam and a few mechanical components. The site is in the Nashoba Brook Conservation Area in Acton, Massachusetts, along Nashoba Brook and the old Davis Road Dam.

Located at 42.5059, -71.4131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in Massachusetts, Pencils, Buildings and structures in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

WHAB

WHAB is a high school radio station licensed to serve Acton, Massachusetts. The station is owned by Acton-Boxborough Regional High School and licensed to the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. It airs a high school radio format. WHAB is one of more than a dozen FCC-licensed high school radio stations in the state of Massachusetts. The station was assigned the WHAB call letters by the Federal Communications Commission.

Located at 42.48, -71.4578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Massachusetts, High school radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1979, Media in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Northeastern Correctional Center

The Northeastern Correctional Center is a minimum security/pre-release state prison in Massachusetts that opened in 1932. The NECC sits on 300 acres of farmland and provides many inmates with work opportunities prior to being released from prison. The facility is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA), managed by the Massachusetts Department of Correction, and overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.

Located at 42.4717, -71.3967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1932 establishments, Buildings and structures in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Concord, Massachusetts, Prisons in Massachusetts

Acton Plaza

Acton Plaza is a community shopping center located on Massachusetts Avenue in Acton, Massachusetts. It is one of several major shopping venues in the Acton area, including Middlesex Commons, Shops at Billerica, and Burlington Mall. The complex covers an area of 104,920 square feet and houses 16 shops and restaurants.

Located at 42.475, -71.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Shopping malls in Massachusetts

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
أكتون, اکتن، ماساچوست, Акшн, Actonia, Эктон, ایکٹن، میساچوسٹس