Pontiac
in Kent County of Rhode Island, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.731 and -71.479 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 43' 52" and W -71° 28' 43"
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: 01:54 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:29 am and 7:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders 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: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Explore Pontiac

Pontiac in Kent County (Rhode Island) is a city in United States about 352 mi (or 567 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Pontiac is now 01:54 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Pontiac, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Theodore Francis Green State Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), 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. We found 5 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cranston, Johnston, Providence, North Providence and Taunton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 91% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 10th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
1850 POST ROAD
02886 Warwick
United States

Time Information

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


Crowne Plaza PROVIDENCE-WARWICK (AIRPORT)

Address
1,3 mi
801 Greenwich Ave.
02886 WARWICK
United States

Time Information

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


Residence Inn Providence Coventry

Address
6,2 mi
725 Centre of New England Boulevard
02817 West Greenwich
United States

Time Information

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


LA QUINTA INN STE COVENTRY PROVIDENCE

Address
6,0 mi
4 UNIVERSAL BLVD
02816 Coventry
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Coventry-Warwick Area

Address
6,0 mi
850 Centre of New England Blvd.
02816 Coventry
United States

Time Information

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


Edgewood Manor Bed & Breakfast

Address
5,1 mi
232 Norwood Ave
02905 Providence
United States

Time Information

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


The Charles Newhall House

Address
5,1 mi
234 Norwood Avenue
02905 Providence
United States

Time Information

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


SpringHill Suites Providence West Warwick

Address
4,5 mi
14 James P. Murphy Industrial Highway
02893 West Warwick
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Providence Warwick

Address
2,8 mi
55 Jefferson Park Road
02888 Warwick
United States

Time Information

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


La Quinta Inn and Suites Warwick Providence Airport

Address
2,7 mi
36 JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
02888 Warwick
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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

CRAPTURE: Montgomery? Escalators-JCPenney Warwick Mall

Published: December 31, 2011
Length: 19:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NewEnglandElevators

Another crappy video, caused by service desks right in front of the escalators at either end. All these are are more escalators in JCPenney. Nothing interesting here. Specs: Brand: Montgomer...


Dover/Beckwith Oildraulic Elevator-JCPenney Warwick Mall

Published: December 31, 2011
Length: 20:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NewEnglandElevators

This elevator isn't too special. It is a Dover in a JCPenney that has been modded probably by Beckwith. Not shown are Dover Classic call buttons and the Dover interlocks. Specs: Brand:...


Holiday Shoplifting

Published: December 26, 2011
Length: 15:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

Holiday Shoplifting.


ri holiday sales

Published: December 28, 2009
Length: 59:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

rhode islanders spent more this holiday season than last.


Canadian Elevator in the US? ThyssenKrupp/Northern TIME (Synergy) MRL Traction Elevator-Warwick Mall

Published: February 26, 2014
Length: 03:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NewEnglandElevators

Here's something one does not see everyday; what seems to be a Canadian elevator installed in a building in the United States (Rhode Island, to be exact)! The elevator does not seem like an...


Large Minnesota? Hydraulic Elevator-Jordan's Furniture Warwick Mall: Warwick, RI

Published: February 25, 2014
Length: 06:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NewEnglandElevators

Take a look at this HUGE elevator. With a 6500lbs capacity, it doesn't seem to disappoint. Why such a huge elevator in a store? For those who didn't read the title, this is a furniture store....


GAL/KONE Innovated Traction Elevator (NOT MRL)-Macys Warwick Mall; Warwick, RI

Published: March 05, 2014
Length: 51:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NewEnglandElevators

Happy Epic Motor Wednesday! Today, I present to you a not so great video of the GAL/KONE TRACTION elevator in the Macy's Deparment Store in the fine Warwick Mall in Warwick, Rhode Island!...


MUST WATCH: Custom KONE EcoDisc MRL Elevator-Macy's Warwick Mall

Published: December 31, 2011
Length: 41:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NewEnglandElevators

This store reopened from renovations in March 2011, nearly a year after the infamous flooding of the mall. Supposedly, the elevator was modded as part of the entire project. Walking up to...


New Minnesota Hydraulic Elevator-Jordan's Furniture Warwick Mall

Published: December 31, 2011
Length: 23:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NewEnglandElevators

UPDATE 2/24/14: NOT a Schindler. Upon a recent visit, I noticed a tag on the door frame with the Minnesota elevator name on it. Stay tuned for an update. Yes, this is a Schindler. I'm not...


1980 Dover Oildraulic Elevator-JCPenney Warwick Mall; Warwick, RI

Published: February 24, 2014
Length: 38:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NewEnglandElevators

Here we have a Dover elevator straight from 1980. This elevator is pretty much original to the store's opening from 1980, despite the upgraded GAL Jet Plus fixtures in the cab (I am doubting...


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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.

Oaklawn, Rhode Island

Oak Lawn is a historical village in south west Cranston, Rhode Island. Prior to being named "Oak Lawn" in 1872 the area was known as "Searle's Corner". The Edward Searle House, built in 1677, and one of the oldest standing structures in Rhode Island, is located in Oak Lawn. The village is also well known for its annual May Breakfast. This New England tradition began in Oak Lawn in 1865 as a way for the members of the Oak Lawn Baptist Church to raise money for local American Civil War veterans.

Located at 41.7519, -71.4772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Providence County, Rhode Island, Cranston, Rhode Island

Howard, Rhode Island

Howard was originally a farming hamlet in the southern part of Cranston, Rhode Island. In the mid-19th century, most of the land was acquired by the State of Rhode Island to construct a state prison, a poor house, and other state facilities. The Rhode Island State prison, built here in 1892, and now called the Maximum Security Building, is a stark and imposing gothic structure built of granite block.

Located at 41.7467, -71.4561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Rhode Island, Buildings and structures in Providence County, Rhode Island, Cranston, Rhode Island

Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory

Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Community College of Rhode Island. It is located in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA.

Located at 41.7144, -71.4825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Astronomical observatories in Rhode Island, Buildings and structures in Warwick, Rhode Island, Visitor attractions in Kent County, Rhode Island, Education in Kent County, Rhode Island

Apponaug, Rhode Island

Apponaug is a neighborhood in central Warwick, Rhode Island, situated on Apponaug Cove, a tributary to Greenwich Bay and nearby Narragansett Bay. The name Apponaug is a derivation of the Narragansett Indian word for "place of oysters". Indeed, Apponaug Cove holds one of the richest shellfish beds in the United States and was, for many centuries prior to the arrival of European settlers, densely populated by the Narragansetts. Apponaug consists of what is effectively a large rotary.

Located at 41.7003, -71.4597 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Rhode Island, Populated places in Kent County, Rhode Island

Toll Gate High School

Toll Gate High School is a public high school in Warwick, Rhode Island on Centerville Road. It serves education to grades 9-12 and has approximately 1100 students and 97 teachers. The current timeblock for a school day is 7:24am–1:51pm.

Located at 41.6979, -71.4795 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Kent County, Rhode Island, Buildings and structures in Warwick, Rhode Island, Educational institutions established in 1972, Public high schools in Rhode Island

WARV (AM)

WARV is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. Licensed to Warwick, Rhode Island, USA, the station serves the Providence area. The station is currently owned by Blount Communications, Inc. and features programming from Salem Communications.

Located at 41.7278, -71.4628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Rhode Island, Christian radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1959, Warwick, Rhode Island

Edward Searle House

The Edward Searle House is an historic stone ender in Cranston, Rhode Island in the village of Oaklawn. The house is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the state. The house was rebuilt in 1677 on the site of the original 1670 house off of the remaining Stone end and chimney which survived the burning by Native Americans during King Philip's War, and was remodeled around 1720. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} The one-and-a-half story gable-roofed stone-ender remains a part of the newer house.

Located at 41.7483, -71.4822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses completed in 1677, Houses in Providence County, Rhode Island, Cranston, Rhode Island

Pontiac, Rhode Island

Pontiac is a historic village in Warwick, Rhode Island and Cranston, Rhode Island.

Located at 41.7333, -71.4833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Kent County, Rhode Island, Cranston, Rhode Island, Warwick, Rhode Island

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