Flat Rock
in Surry County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.512 and -80.570 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 30' 44" and W -80° 34' 11"
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: 08:20 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 8:28 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: 2024-05-22 08:01:51

Delve into Flat Rock

Flat Rock in Surry County (North Carolina) with it's 1,556 habitants is located in United States about 254 mi (or 408 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Flat Rock is now 08:20 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Flat Rock, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Smith Reynolds Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 52 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 3 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: Dobson, Hillsville, Stuart, Danbury and Galax. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 23rd of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Friday, 24th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hampton Inn Mt Airy

Address
3,1 mi
2029 Rockford Street
27030 Mount Airy
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites MOUNT AIRY

Address
3,6 mi
1320 EMS Drive
27030 MOUNT AIRY
United States

Time Information

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


Quality Inn Mount Airy

Address
3,7 mi
2136 Rockford St.
27030 Mount Airy
United States

Time Information

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


Comfort Inn Mount Airy

Address
2,8 mi
1293 Newsome St.
27030 Mount Airy
United States

Time Information

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


KNIGHTS INN MT AIRY-MAYBERRY

Address
3,1 mi
455 N ANDY GRIFFITH PKWY I-77 EXIT 100
27030 Mount Airy
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Granite City Electric (336) 755-6105

Published: May 14, 2014
Length: 06:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: George Milush

Granite City Electric Address: Mount Airy, NC, 27030 Phone: (336) 755-6105 We are Granite City Electric serving Mount Airy NC from 1991 to the present. Call us if you need proved electrical...


Welcome to Mayberry! (Mt. Airy, NC)

Published: January 20, 2014
Length: 45:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gary Herman

This is a photo slideshow of our family's trip on Jan. 20, 2014 to Mt. Airy, North Carolina... home of Andy Griffith, and inspiration for "The Andy Griffith Show," one of the all-time great...


JRM Bayonets, May 2012

Published: May 17, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JRMTINESBEDKNIVES

At beautiful Cross Creek Country Club, Mt. Airy, NC.


Clips from the 2012 Surry County FIRST LEGO league Competition

Published: May 29, 2013
Length: 47:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SouthData

Five North Carolina based companies have teamed up with the Mount Airy and Surry County school systems to form the area's first LEGO® robotic program. The Surry FIRST® LEGO® League targets...


Deal with the Steel 2013

Published: September 02, 2013
Length: 38:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: aiwfwrestling

Relive the hype, the excitement, relive Deal with the Steel 2013 on AIWF Home Video by your choice of DVD or Video on Demand! DVD only $9.95, use promo code deal to receive 10% off your...


Regional Tour for White Sulphur Springs, Mount Airy, North Carolina

Published: January 16, 2009
Length: 05:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: vannoppenmarketing

This is a short video tour we created for White Sulphur Springs, a new residential development in Mount Airy, NC. This video highlights the area as a great place to live.


87 guitar palying

Published: October 12, 2010
Length: 27:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steven Anderson


Star Wars Vintage Collection Twin Pod Cloud Car Pilot and Woof

Published: February 02, 2011
Length: 36:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: maddwoba


OMG BIRDS

Published: December 31, 2008
Length: 00:17 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: horforiaz

I was sitting here at my computer when I looked out the window and saw TONS of birds in my front yard. I grabbed my camera and ran outside to film. The pictu...


United States Post Office - Mount Airy, NC Google SketchUp Animation

Published: July 21, 2009
Length: 53:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mitch Williams

Here's an quick tour of the USPS in Mount Airy as animated in Google SketchUp.


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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.

Flat Rock, Surry County, North Carolina

Flat Rock is a census-designated place (CDP) in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The name "Flat Rock" stems from the community's granite quarry. The granite quarry is the largest open-face granite quarry in the world, and has been mined continuously since 1889 by the North Carolina Granite Corporation.

Located at 36.5083, -80.5797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Surry County, North Carolina, Census-designated places in North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina

Bannertown, North Carolina

Bannertown is an unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina just outside the city of Mount Airy {{#invoke:Footnotes | harvard_citation }}. The community is centered around the intersection of Business U.S. Highway 52 (S. Main Street) and North Carolina Highway 89 (Westfield Road). Some of the area, specifically from the center of the community to the Ararat River has been annexed by Mount Airy in recent years.

Located at 36.486, -80.59 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Surry County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina

WPAQ

WPAQ is an Americana, and Bluegrass formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Mount Airy, North Carolina, serving the PiedmontPiedmont of North Carolina and the Southside and Southwestern sections of Virginia. WPAQ is owned and operated by WPAQ Radio, Inc. One listener said the letters should stand for "We Piddle Around Quietly."

Located at 36.5344, -80.5967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Piedmont Triad

WSYD

WSYD is a radio station broadcasting an Oldies format during the day and Southern gospel at night. Licensed to Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA, the station serves the Piedmont Triad area. The station is currently owned by Granite City Broadcasting and features programing from Salem Communications.

Located at 36.5033, -80.5931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in North Carolina

Sheltontown, North Carolina

Sheltontown (or Shelton Town) is an unincorporated community located along North Carolina Highway 89 (Westfield Road) in northeast Surry County, North Carolina near the city of Mount Airy, just east of Bannertown. The community generally lies between Rutledge Creek and the Ararat River {{#invoke:Footnotes | harvard_citation }}.

Located at 36.493, -80.556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Surry County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina

White Sulphur Springs, North Carolina

White Sulphur Springs (sometimes seen as just Sulphur Springs) is a small unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina on the outskirts of the city of Mount Airy near the Virginia state line. The community sits on the Ararat River and once served as a popular late-nineteenth century resort {{#invoke:Footnotes | harvard_citation }}. The community's name comes from the White Sulphur Springs Hotel that once stood here.

Located at 36.54, -80.575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Surry County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina

Boones Hill, North Carolina

Boones Hill is a small unincorporated community in the Mount Airy Township of northern Surry County, North Carolina, on the outskirts of the city of Mount Airy near Bannertown. The community is centered around the intersection of Business U.S. Highway 52 (South Main Street) and U.S. Highway 52 Bypass (Andy Griffith Parkway) south of Bannertown.

Located at 36.476, -80.575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Surry County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina

Combstown, North Carolina

Combstown is a small unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina on the outskirts of the city of Mount Airy between Bannertown and Flat Rock.

Located at 36.501, -80.579 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Surry County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Flatrock, Flat Rock