Star Junction
in Fayette County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.063 and -79.764 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 3' 45" and W -79° 45' 49"
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: 10:22 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 8:18 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: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Delve into Star Junction

Star Junction in Fayette County (Pennsylvania) with it's 616 habitants is located in United States about 166 mi (or 268 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Star Junction is now 10:22 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports close to Star Junction, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Allegheny County Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), North-West. 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. 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: Uniontown, Greensburg, Pittsburgh, Waynesburg and Morgantown. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

21°C (71 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

26°C (78 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn Express & Suites BELLE VERNON

Address
6,5 mi
181 Finley Road
15012 BELLE VERNON
United States

Time Information

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


Fairfield Inn & Suites Belle Vernon

Address
6,5 mi
189 Finley Road
15012 Belle Vernon
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Belle Vernon

Address
6,7 mi
1525 Broad Avenue Extension
15012 Belle Vernon
United States

Time Information

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


Candlewood Suites BELLE VERNON

Address
6,5 mi
715 Rostraver Road
15012 Belle Vernon
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Nutritional Cleanse | Difference between Nutritional Cleanse and Juice Cleanse

Published: August 06, 2012
Length: 28:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joe Porreca

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Groundhog Canon HV20

Published: November 22, 2007
Length: 59:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kevin Kukler

This was one of the first test videos i made with my Canon HV20 in 24P mode. this groundhog was near my house. I could have walked right up to him. He did not seem to care. camera had 2X zoom...


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Rating: 0 of 5
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Stockdale VFD firefighter C. DuBarr

Published: March 13, 2012
Length: 00:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: James Cullen

Firefighter demonstrates how to spray water from a 2 1/2" hose line without assistance.


Trout fishing on Jacob's Creek

Published: April 18, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Brian Ritchie

Reducing my blood pressure.


Motordrome Speedway Piney V Late Model Friday Practice

Published: September 07, 2012
Length: 00:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Aaron Creed

Piney V September 7, 2012 Motordrome Speedway Over 20 late models were on hand for the optional practice Friday night in preparation for the TBRA Series 100 lap late model event on Saturday.


5m Tensor Power Kite

Published: February 19, 2011
Length: 43:25 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Del Sapko

First time out with my new 5m Tensor. Winds: 30mph Weight 270lbs Didn't think it would do this to me ,Thought I was Safe... After it kicked my ass went to our 2.5 Snapshots.


Motordrome Speedway - Late Models

Published: June 16, 2012
Length: 11:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aaron Creed

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Eclipse 322 with Heavy duty parking brake really holds the hill.

Published: September 16, 2009
Length: 50:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KriggerCo

The parking brake on the Jacobsen Eclipse 322 triplex greens mower is "spring applied - electrically released" so there is no parking brake to set. When the operator gets off the seat, or when...


Single unit clean-up pass with the Jacobsen Eclipse 322 triplex greens mower.

Published: September 16, 2009
Length: 50:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Because the Jacobsen Eclipse 322 triplex greens mower has individual reel control you can change your mowing pattern on the clean-up pass. This will greatly reduce the "triplex ring" you see...


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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.

Perry Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Perry Township is a township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,786 at the 2000 census. The Frazier School District serves the township. Star Junction, Wickhaven, Whitsett, Banning and Layton are the villages that make up this township. The borough of Perryopolis lies enclaved at the center of the township, although it is independently governed and technically not a part of the township.

Located at 40.0833, -79.7664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Townships in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Perryopolis, Pennsylvania

Perryopolis is a borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,764 at the 2000 census.

Located at 40.0858, -79.7522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1814, Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Boroughs in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Washington Run Railroad

The Washington Run Railroad was a branch line connected to the B&O Railroad. Although primarily a freight carrier, it also had a passenger car, and ran a passenger service as well. It ran from Layton, Pennsylvania, crossed the Youghiogheny River on a bridge, then passed through a tunnel to continue to Perryopolis, Pennsylvania. From there, it continued to Star Junction, Pennsylvania, on a track that ran parallel to Pennsylvania Route 51.

Located at 40.0883, -79.7317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct Pennsylvania railroads, Transportation in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Railway companies established in 1899, Railroad tunnels in Pennsylvania

Layton Bridge

The Layton Bridge is a Pratt truss bridge over the Youghiogheny River, originally built for the Washington Run Railroad,construction began 1893 and it was completed in 1899. The last train crossed in 1931. It was converted to automotive use in 1933, and connects Layton, Pennsylvania with Perryopolis, Pennsylvania via a one-lane tunnel, near the suspected location of the eighteenth century Spark's Fort. The bridge has not been painted in recent years and its members are now corroded.

Located at 40.0892, -79.7303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania, Bridges completed in 1899, Railroad bridges in Pennsylvania, Railway bridges on the National Register of Historic Places, Bridges in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Road bridges in Pennsylvania

Frazier High School

Frazier High School is a rural, public high school, serving around 400 students in grades 9-12. It is the sole high school in the Frazier School District. It is located in the northern Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the town of Perryopolis. Frazier High School was established in 1966, and resulted in the consolidation of the Perry and Lower Tyrone School Districts.

Located at 40.0884, -79.7547 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Public high schools in Pennsylvania, Educational institutions established in 1966

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