Broad Axe
in Montgomery County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.139 and -75.244 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 8' 20" and W -75° 14' 38"
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: 11:29 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 8:06 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: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Discover Broad Axe

Broad Axe in Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) is a place in United States about 128 mi (or 207 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Broad Axe is now 11:29 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports near Broad Axe, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Philadelphia International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 30 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United States is Independence Hall in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: Norristown, Philadelphia, Doylestown, Camden and Media. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 21%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 10th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

10°C (51 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Philadelphia Marriott West

Address
6,0 mi
111 Crawford Avenue
19428 Conshohocken
United States

Time Information

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


ACE Conference Center

Address
4,3 mi
800 Ridge Pike
19444 Lafayette Hill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West

Address
3,1 mi
640 Fountain Road
19462 Plymouth Meeting
United States

Time Information

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


HYATT house Plymouth Mtg Phl

Address
3,2 mi
501 East Germantown Pike N/A
19401 East Norriton
United States

Time Information

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


Residence Inn Philadelphia Conshohocken

Address
5,7 mi
191 Washington Street
19428 Conshohocken
United States

Time Information

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


CHESTNUT HILL HOTEL

Address
5,0 mi
8229 GERMANTOWN AVE
19118 Philadelphia
United States

Time Information

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


Residence Inn Philadelphia Montgomeryville

Address
5,1 mi
1110 Bethlehem Pike
19454 North Wales
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Plymouth Meeting

Address
3,7 mi
2055 Chemical Road
19462 Plymouth Meeting
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites FT. WASHINGTON - PHILADELPHIA

Address
1,9 mi
432 Pennsylvania Avenue
19034 Fort Washington
United States

Time Information

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


Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia-Ft Washington

Address
2,1 mi
530 West Pennsylvania Ave
19034 Fort WASHINGTON
United States

Time Information

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


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Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DragonsDenGifts

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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.

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Ambler is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the United States, approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of Philadelphia.

Located at 40.155, -75.2203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in 1859, Boroughs in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Blue Bell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Whitpain Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,067. Blue Bell was originally known as Pigeontown, after the large flocks of the now-extinct passenger pigeons that once gathered there. The town was renamed in 1840 after the historically prominent Blue Bell Inn.

Located at 40.1447, -75.2689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Germantown Academy

Germantown Academy, originally named the Germantown Union School, is the oldest nonsectarian day school in the United States of America and was founded on December 6, 1759. Germantown Academy is now a K-12 school in the Philadelphia suburb of Fort Washington, having moved from its original Germantown campus in 1965. The original campus, known as the Old Germantown Academy and Headmasters' Houses, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located at 40.1375, -75.2201 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in the 1750s, 1759 establishments in the Thirteen Colonies, Private high schools in Pennsylvania, Private middle schools in Pennsylvania, Private elementary schools in Pennsylvania, Schools in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Ambler (SEPTA station)

Ambler is a station along the SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Line (formerly the R5). The station is officially located at the intersection of Butler Avenue and Main Street in Ambler, Pennsylvania, however the actual location is on Butler Avenue and Short Race Street, a block west of Main Street. The station includes a 496-space parking lot. The Trax Restaurant & Café operates out of the former station house, which was originally built by the Reading Company.

Located at 40.1536, -75.2251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines

Penllyn (SEPTA station)

Penllyn is a station along the SEPTA Doylestown Line. The station, located at the intersection of Old Penllyn Pike and Pen-Ambler Road, includes a 43-space parking lot. This station is served by the Lansdale/Doylestown Line. Penllyn station was built in 1930 by the Reading Railroad.

Located at 40.1697, -75.2441 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines, Railway stations opened in 1930

Clifton House

Clifton House is a historic building located at 473 Bethlehem Pike in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. During the autumn of 1777, Washington's Continental Army spent six weeks camped at nearby Whitemarsh. Colonels Clement Biddle (the "Quaker General" and member of one of Philadelphia's prominent families) and Stephen Moylan, and General George Wheedon, were quartered here during the encampment. The house that currently stands on the property was built in 1801.

Located at 40.1331, -75.2142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
American Revolutionary War sites, Taverns in Pennsylvania, Museums in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, History museums in Pennsylvania, Houses in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Wings Field

Wings Field is a general aviation airport located in Blue Bell which is in Whitpain Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The airport was founded in 1930 and is approximately three miles (5 km) northwest of Philadelphia.

Located at 40.1375, -75.265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Transportation in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Oak Lane Day School

Oak Lane Day School, located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, was an independent school serving preschool and elementary-aged children, and operates an eight-week children's camp program in the summer. The school's stated mission is to honor each child's individuality in a setting that fosters intellectual, creative, academic and personal growth. Oak Lane places an emphasis on art and art history, music and drama.

Located at 40.1293, -75.2579 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private high schools in Pennsylvania, Educational institutions established in 1916


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Broadaxe, Broad Axe