Summit
in Cambria County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.458 and -78.572 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 27' 28" and W -78° 34' 19"
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: 06:32 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:04 am and 8:17 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: 2024-05-07 07:59:51

Explore Summit

Summit in Cambria County (Pennsylvania) is located in United States about 135 mi (or 218 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Summit is now 06:32 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 13 airports in the wider vicinity of Summit, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Altoona Blair County Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg, Bedford, Huntingdon and Clearfield. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

Image stabilized video of NS 16N derailing at MO interlocking in Cresson on Dec 27, 2014.

Published: January 02, 2015
Length: 27:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Doug Obert

This video is a smoothed out (less jerkiness) of a real time derailment in Cresson, PA.. Dec 27th,2014..shot by rail fan Carson B.....and originally posted on the 27th. Here is the summary...


Firemans Convention Parade Cresson PA 2014

Published: July 21, 2014
Length: 51:37 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Eastern Rail Videos

The 2014 Firemans Convention parade at 2014, Enjoy a large variety of fire trucks and high school bands.


Day 2 - Session 3 - Cresson MSR - 300ZX TT #30

Published: February 13, 2015
Length: 02:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: clemsonpablo

Day 2 - Session 3 @ Cresson MSR with Drivers Edge on February 8th, 2015. Running in Blue Group with my 1990 300ZX TT. Running the 1.7mi configuration clockwise (CW). Setup: 300ZX TT w/ NA...


Cresson PA 03.25.97: Four Trains, No Waiting

Published: January 09, 2011
Length: 54:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FastFlyingVirginian

Four trains pass through Cresson on the evening of March 25, 1997, close enough that no camera stop was required. Repost of an older clip that had been previously uploaded in two parts - apologies...


Cresson PA 08.12.14: Dinner In A Downpour

Published: November 07, 2014
Length: 56:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FastFlyingVirginian

From a wet morning to a wet evening - we had come full circle on August 12th, and in retrospect we were fortunate the rest of the day in between didn't wind up the same way. We had just enough...


Guyana Service Trip - 2015

Published: April 09, 2015
Length: 30:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mount Aloysius

Mount Aloysius College - Cresson, PA http://www.mtaloy.edu | http://www.facebook.com/mountaloysiuscollege | http://www.twitter.com/mountaloysius |


Railfanning from the Station Inn, Cresson, PA

Published: August 19, 2009
Length: 38:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Eastern Railfan Productions

High Quality- The Station Inn in Cresson, PA is where I stayed during my trip. I highly recommend this place if you like watching trains but don't want to leave your hotel ; ). I managed...


Cresson PA 10.08.12: Over The Wall

Published: December 19, 2012
Length: 06:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FastFlyingVirginian

The trees visible from the Route 53 bridge in Cresson were at least as colorful as those at Cassandra, but I cringed a little when I pulled up and noticed the 'wall' of empty hoppers parked...


Cresson PA 11.20.10: Take It To The Bridge

Published: November 29, 2010
Length: 44:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FastFlyingVirginian

After warming up over lunch, I finally moved outside of Cresson proper and relocated to the Route 53 bridge to kick off the afternoon. In all of my visits to the area, I had either ignored...


Welcome to the Cresson Public Library!

Published: August 03, 2012
Length: 01:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ashley Flynn

Welcome to the Cresson Public Library, located on 231 Laurel Ave in Cresson, PA. Please visit our website at www.cclsys.org/cresson or find us on Facebook for more information about our programs,...


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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.

Cresson, Pennsylvania

Cresson is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, 75 miles east of Pittsburgh. The name Cresson both refers to the borough and township surrounding it. Cresson is an elevated place known for its beauty. Mineral springs add to its attractions. It is above 2,000 feet (610 m) in elevation. Lumber, coal, and coke yards were industries that had supported the population which numbered 1,470 in 1910.

Located at 40.4625, -78.5864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in 1902, Boroughs in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Cresson Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Cresson Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States which geographically contains Cresson Borough. The population was 4,055 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 40.4583, -78.5828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1893, Townships in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States which geographically contains Gallitzin borough. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,310. It is part of the Altoona, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area

Located at 40.4844, -78.5517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1800, Townships in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin is a borough bordered by Gallitzin Township and Tunnelhill in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Standing 12 miles northwest of Altoona, it was first incorporated in 1872, and named for Prince Gallitzin, who founded the Catholic town of Loretto, Cambria County. Coal-mining and the production of coke were important industries.

Located at 40.4819, -78.5522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1849, Boroughs in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Sankertown, Pennsylvania

Sankertown is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Altoona, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 680 at the 2000 census.

Located at 40.47, -78.5919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1906, Boroughs in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin Tunnel

The Gallitzin Tunnels in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, formed the Pennsylvania Railroad's passage through the Allegheny Mountains in western Pennsylvania. Ownership of the tunnels has been successively transferred from the Pennsylvania Railroad to Penn Central Transportation Company, then to Conrail, and most recently to the present owner, Norfolk Southern Railway. Just east of the tunnels is the famous Horseshoe Curve.

Located at 40.4815, -78.5504 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Pennsylvania Railroad bridges and tunnels, Railroad tunnels in Pennsylvania, Norfolk Southern Railway bridges and tunnels, Transportation in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, Historic American Engineering Record in Pennsylvania

Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College is a Catholic, private college in Cresson, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a liberal arts college that awards bachelor’s, associate’s, and master’s degrees in the arts and sciences fields. The undergraduate enrollment totals approximately 2000 students. Mount Aloysius College was established in 1853 by a small community of sisters from the Sisters of Mercy, during which time St. Aloysius Academy was constructed.

Located at 40.4595, -78.6016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sisters of Mercy, Educational institutions established in 1853, Council of Independent Colleges, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Mount Aloysius College, Universities and colleges in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, 1853 establishments in the United States

State Correctional Institution – Cresson

State Correctional Institution – Cresson is a medium-security, all male correctional facility, located off U.S. Route 22, about 10 miles west of Altoona along Old Route 22 in the Western part of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On April 17, 2012 a SCI-Pine Grove van crashed near Hollidaysburg, PA while carrying 10 inmates and 2 correctional officers. No inmates escaped and several were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital.

Located at 40.4469, -78.5603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Cambria County, Pennsylvania