Elkins Park House
in Montgomery County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.076 and -75.133 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 4' 32" and W -75° 7' 59"
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: 02:02 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 am and 7:56 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: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Delve into Elkins Park House

Elkins Park House in Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) is located in United States about 130 mi (or 210 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Elkins Park House is now 02:02 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Elkins Park House, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Philadelphia International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 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 17 mi (or 28 km), South-East. 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: Philadelphia, Camden, Norristown, Doylestown and Woodbury. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

Address
6,7 mi
4200 City Avenue
19131 Philadelphia
United States

Time Information

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


CHESTNUT HILL HOTEL

Address
3,7 mi
8229 GERMANTOWN AVE
19118 Philadelphia
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Philadelphia-Willow Grove

Address
5,8 mi
1500 Easton Road
19090 Willow Grove
United States

Time Information

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


Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia Willow Grove

Address
5,9 mi
2440 Maryland Road
19090 Willow Grove
United States

Time Information

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


SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Willow Grove

Address
5,9 mi
3900 Commerce Avenue
19090 Willow Grove
United States

Time Information

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


Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia-Ft Washington

Address
5,4 mi
530 West Pennsylvania Ave
19034 Fort WASHINGTON
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites FT. WASHINGTON - PHILADELPHIA

Address
5,7 mi
432 Pennsylvania Avenue
19034 Fort Washington
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue

Address
6,3 mi
4100 Presidential Boulevard
19131 Philadelphia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue

Address
6,6 mi
4200 City Avenue
19131 Philadelphia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN FORT WASHINGTON INN

Address
5,4 mi
285 COMMERCE DRIVE
19034 Fort Washington
United States

Time Information

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


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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.

Wyncote, Pennsylvania

Wyncote (pronounced "Win-coat") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,044 at the 2010 census. Wyncote forms a border with the City of Philadelphia along Cheltenham Avenue, and it is about 7 miles from Center City Philadelphia. Wyncote is part of the Delaware Valley.

Located at 40.0928, -75.1425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

John Wanamaker

John Wanamaker (July 11, 1838 – December 12, 1922) was a United States merchant, religious leader, civic and political figure, considered by some to be the father of modern advertising and a "pioneer in marketing. " Wanamaker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.0853, -75.1311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1838 births, 1922 deaths, American businesspeople, American businesspeople in retailing, People from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Postmasters General, Pennsylvania Republicans, Burials at the Church of St. James the Less, Benjamin Harrison administration cabinet members

Melrose Park (SEPTA station)

Melrose Park station is a SEPTA Regional Rail station located along the SEPTA Main Line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Originally known as Oak Park Station, Melrose Park is located in at the intersection of Valley Road and Mill Road in the neighborhood of Melrose Park in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.0595, -75.1293 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines

West Oak Lane, Philadelphia

West Oak Lane is a neighborhood in the Northwest Philadelphia section of Philadelphia. It is located between East Mount Airy, East Germantown, Cheltenham, Montgomery County, East Oak Lane, and Fern Rock. Ogontz Avenue runs generally north, then northwest as the spine of the neighborhood and the main business strip. The neighborhood was developed primarily between the early 1920s and late 1930s, with the areas near to Cedarbrook constructed after World War II.

Located at 40.0598, -75.1457 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salus University

Salus University is a university in Pennsylvania, United States, specializing in degree programs for the health care professions. The university's name comes from the Latin word salus, which means "health and well-being". Its campus is located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.

Located at 40.0853, -75.1311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Optometry schools in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1919, Universities and colleges in Pennsylvania, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1919 establishments in the United States

Gratz College

Gratz College is a general college of Jewish studies founded in 1895 offering a broad array of credentials and programs in virtually every area of higher Judaic learning to aspiring Jewish educators, communal professionals, lay people and others seeking to become more knowledgeable of Judaism.

Located at 40.0685, -75.1332 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1895, Jewish universities and colleges in the United States, Jews and Judaism in Pennsylvania, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in Pennsylvania, Gratz College, Universities and colleges in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1895 establishments in Pennsylvania

Abington Art Center

Abington Art Center, located in Abington Township, a northern suburb of Philadelphia, PA, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum with exhibition galleries and a sculpture park. Abington Art Center’s mission is to cultivate the power of the arts – inspiring individuals and strengthening community. The Art Center supports its mission through exhibitions, a studio school for visual arts & dance, community education programs and public events at its Jenkintown, Pennsylvania cultural campus.

Located at 40.0924, -75.1171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Art museums in Pennsylvania, Modern art museums in the United States, Contemporary art galleries in the United States

Northwood Cemetery

Northwood Cemetery is a cemetery located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1878.

Located at 40.0617, -75.1444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cemeteries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1878 establishments in the United States

Elkins Estate

Elkins Estate is a 42-acre estate located in Elkins Park, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The estate contains seven buildings, the most notable being Elstowe Manor and Chelten House, both Horace Trumbauer designed mansions. Elstowe Manor was built in 1898 at the location where "Needles", the former family summer home of William L. Elkins had stood. Elkins, a prominent Philadelphia businessman, was integral in the formation of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and SEPTA.

Located at 40.0731, -75.1401 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Houses in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania