Fort George G Mead Junction
in Howard County of Maryland, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.126 and -76.789 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 7' 33" and W -76° 47' 20"
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: 07:23 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:59 am and 4:47 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Fort George G Mead Junction

Fort George G Mead Junction in Howard County (Maryland) with it's 9,505 citizens is a city in United States about 21 mi (or 33 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Local time in Fort George G Mead Junction is now 07:23 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Fort George G Mead Junction, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 85 mi (or 136 km), South-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ellicott City, Baltimore, Upper Marlboro, Annapolis and Towson. 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 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 34% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Courtyard Fort Meade BWI Business District

Address
0,7 mi
2700 Hercules Road
20701 Annapolis Junction
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn COLUMBIA EAST-JESSUP

Address
3,2 mi
7900 Washington Blvd
20794 JESSUP
United States

Time Information

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


BW PLUS BWI AIRPORT HOTEL

Address
4,5 mi
6755 DORSEY ROAD
21075 Elkridge
United States

Time Information

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


Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia MD

Address
4,3 mi
8320 Benson Drive
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

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


The Hotel at Arundel Preserve

Address
3,1 mi
7795 Arundel Mills Blvd
21076 Hanover
United States

Time Information

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


TownePlace Suites Baltimore Fort Meade

Address
0,7 mi
120 National Business Parkway
20701 Annapolis Junction
United States

Time Information

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


La Quinta Inn and Suites Columbia / Fort Meade

Address
3,1 mi
7300 CRESTMOUNT RD
20794 Jessup
United States

Time Information

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


an Ascend Hotel Collection Member The Columbia Inn at Peralynna

Address
3,8 mi
10605 State Route 108
21044 Columbia
United States

Time Information

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


Econo Lodge Laurel Racetrack

Address
2,3 mi
9700 Washington Blvd. US 1
20723 Laurel
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Red Roof PLUS+ Baltimore-Washington DC/BW Parkway

Address
4,2 mi
7306 PARKWAY DRIVE
21076 Hanover
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

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CSX with Canadian Pacific Arrive in Jessup

Published: February 26, 2011
Length: 52:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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CSX SD40-3 & BCRail C40-8M on Q226 Entering Jessup

Published: June 10, 2013
Length: 26:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

Annapolis Junction, MD. CSX SD40-3 #4036 (Ex-LN, SBD) leading BCOL #4606.


Fast CSX Intermodal Train @ Savage

Published: November 02, 2014
Length: 58:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

eastbound on track two through Savage Station, Maryland.


Fast Intermodal Train in Savage, MD

Published: April 03, 2014
Length: 21:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Former Conrail 2779 U23B Still Alive in Savage, Maryland

Published: February 24, 2012
Length: 20:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Engine201

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New Signals @ Savage Station

Published: July 06, 2013
Length: 17:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

Savage Station, Maryland.


Super Fast CSX Light Move At Savage

Published: August 25, 2010
Length: 02:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

No editing or 'speeding up' done. Video is exactly as it happened, then uploaded as-is. CSX Diesel engines #6318 & 2655 past Annapolis Junction, MD.


Marc Diesel Engine 51 stopping at Savage Station, Maryland

Published: August 20, 2009
Length: 17:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

Marc Diesel Engine 51 stopping at Savage Station in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. I have 1000's of pics and lots of video, and I'm getting more all the time. Please subscribe, rate, and comment....


Fast Intermodal @ Savage Station

Published: August 25, 2010
Length: 58:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

CSX intermodal train past Annapolis Junction, MD.


Chevy Work Truck - CSX Service vehicle in Savage, Maryland

Published: August 20, 2009
Length: 56:45 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

CSX track inspector near Savage Marc station, Annapolis Junction.


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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.

Jessup, Maryland

Jessup (pronounced JESS-up) is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland and Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The population was 7,865 at the 2000 census. The center of population of Maryland is located in Jessup. It was the location of Maryland House of Correction, which was one of the Maryland Department of Corrections prison complexes until it closed in 2007.

Located at 39.1384, -76.7749 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Maryland, Populated places in Howard County, Maryland, Populated places in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Census-designated places in Maryland, Populated places in Maryland with African American majority populations

National Cryptologic Museum

The National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) is an American museum of cryptologic history that is affiliated with the National Security Agency (NSA). The first public museum in the U.S. Intelligence Community, NCM is located in the former Colony Seven Motel, just two blocks from the NSA headquarters at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. The museum opened to the public on December 16, 1993, and now hosts about 50,000 visitors annually from all over the world.

Located at 39.1148, -76.7748 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cryptography organizations, National Security Agency, Science museums in Maryland, American national museums in Maryland, Museums in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Military and war museums in Maryland, Museums established in 1993, 1993 establishments in Maryland

Maryland House of Correction

The Maryland House of Correction, nicknamed "The Cut" or "The House", was a Maryland Department of Corrections state maximum security prison in an unincorporated area in Maryland. Most of its territory was in Anne Arundel County, while portions were in Howard County. The prison opened in 1879 and became infamous for the high levels of violence that took place inside its walls. The state, under Governor Martin O'Malley, closed the prison in March 2007.

Located at 39.1437, -76.7774 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Howard County, Maryland, Supermax prisons, Defunct prisons in Maryland, 1879 establishments in Maryland, 2007 disestablishments in Maryland

Savage (MARC station)

Savage is a passenger rail station on the MARC Camden Line between Washington, DC and Baltimore's Camden Station. It is officially located at 9009 Dorsey Run Road in Savage, Maryland, however Dorsey Run Road runs over the railroad tracks as well as Brock Bridge Road, which runs along the south side of the tracks and is a street-level with the station.

Located at 39.1229, -76.7963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Maryland, Maryland Area Regional Commuter stations, Stations along Baltimore and Ohio Railroad lines

NSA Hall of Honor

The Hall of Honor is a memorial at the National Security Agency headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland. It honors individuals who rendered distinguished service to American cryptology.

Located at 39.1148, -76.7748 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Security Agency, Monuments and memorials in Maryland, Science and technology halls of fame, Halls of fame in Maryland, National halls of fame in the United States, Hall of fame inductees, Awards established in 1999

Maya Angelou Academy

The Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings, renamed from Oak Hill Academy in May 2009, is an alternative school operated by the non-profit See Forever Foundation. The school is located east of Laurel, Maryland in Anne Arundel County at the New Beginnings Youth Center, the District of Columbia's secure facility for youth who are adjudicated as delinquent and committed to its Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.

Located at 39.1019, -76.7875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Juvenile detention centers in the United States, Schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Laurel, Maryland, Public high schools in Maryland, Alternative schools in the United States

National Vigilance Park

The United States National Vigilance Park (NVP) is a memorial to the military servicemen who participated in aerial reconnaissance during the Cold War. Dedicated on September 2, 1997, NVP is located just one block from the NSA headquarters at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. It is open 24 hours a day for viewing. Military events connected with the Intelligence Community and/or personnel stationed at Ft.

Located at 39.1119, -76.7748 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cryptography organizations, National Security Agency

Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center

Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center (CTPHC) is a 220-bed psychiatric hospital in Jessup, Maryland. The center is operated by the Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. CTPHC is a Maximum Security facility and nearly all of its patients are involved in the legal system in some manner. The facility is commonly referred to as Maryland’s maximum security forensic psychiatric hospital.

Located at 39.1397, -76.7956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Psychiatric hospitals in Maryland


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Junction, Centralia, Fort George G Mead Junction