The Birches
in Howard County of Maryland, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.229 and -76.864 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 13' 45" and W -76° 51' 50"
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: 05:55 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:00 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

Delve into The Birches

The Birches in Howard County (Maryland) is located in United States about 25 mi (or 40 km) north of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in The Birches is now 05:55 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to The Birches, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), 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 89 mi (or 144 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 10 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: Ellicott City, Baltimore, Towson, Rockville and Westminster. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 82% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

Address
1,3 mi
5485 Twin Knolls Road
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

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


Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
10207 WINCOPIN CIRCLE
21044 Columbia
United States

Time Information

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


Hilton Garden Inn Columbia

Address
3,7 mi
8241 Snowden River Parkway
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn COLUMBIA EAST-JESSUP

Address
5,7 mi
7900 Washington Blvd
20794 JESSUP
United States

Time Information

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


La Quinta Inn and Suites Columbia / Fort Meade

Address
5,7 mi
7300 CRESTMOUNT RD
20794 Jessup
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites COLUMBIA EAST - ELKRIDGE

Address
4,8 mi
6064 Marshalee Drive
21075 ELKRIDGE
United States

Time Information

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


Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia MD

Address
4,5 mi
8320 Benson Drive
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

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


Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia-Laurel

Address
5,0 mi
7531 Montpelier Road
20723 Laurel
United States

Time Information

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


Turf Valley Resort

Address
4,8 mi
2700 Turf Valley Rd
21042 Ellicott City
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Columbia

Address
3,6 mi
8910 Stanford Boulevard
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Roofers Columbia - FREE Estimates | Columbia Roofing Contractors

Published: November 23, 2013
Length: 22:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: James Donelson

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汤爱爱 Aiai carousel ride @ Columbia Mall

Published: February 01, 2011
Length: 37:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jaditang

carousel ride @ Columbia Mall.


汤爱爱 Aiai carousel spinning @ Columbia Mall

Published: January 30, 2011
Length: 35:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jaditang

Having fun @ Columbia Mall Maryland.


2012 Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon Race Start

Published: May 01, 2012
Length: 22:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TriColumbia

The first Iron Girl Half Marthon in the Mid Atlantic, this inspirational all women's event is about empowering women toward a healthy lifestyle, and celebrating their unique grace as they journey...


4th of July Fireworks 2013 Columbia, MD

Published: July 04, 2013
Length: 31:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Universol

Just when you think you've seen the grand finale, think again! Columbia, MD @ Lake Kittamaqundi Filmed with: Nikon J1.


2014 Iron Girl Columbia Final Finisher

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 06:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UCF Races

Celebrating every inspiring athlete who crosses the finish line as they join 1% of the population who have completed a triathlon.


Montgomery KONE Hydraulic Elevator near Nordstrom in The Mall in Columbia in Columbia, MD

Published: July 10, 2013
Length: 15:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dea41396returns

Please excuse PP's language and behavior in this video Installed in 1999.


HoCoMoJo - The Mall in Columbia adds Recycling on Earth Day

Published: April 22, 2009
Length: 35:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HoCo MoJo

The Mall in Columbia adds consumer recycling on Earth Day.


Tomas F at Celebrate Heroes Triathlon, Columbia, MD

Published: June 24, 2012
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Juan Fernandez

Here's Tomas finishing his first sprint triathlon on 24 June in Columbia. Beautiful (if a bit hot) weather and a great crowd of participants and supporters made for a great event!


Lovely Montgomery G&P Hydraulic Freight Elevator #5 in The Mall in Columbia in Columbia, MD

Published: July 10, 2013
Length: 15:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dea41396returns

Please excuse PP's behavior in this video... Installed in 1978.


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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.

Wilde Lake, Columbia, Maryland

Wilde Lake is a reservoir and also the name of the surrounding neighborhood, or "village", located in Columbia, Maryland, just north and west of the Columbia Town Center. It was the first portion of the "New Town" of Columbia to be built during the late 1960s, and was occupied in 1967. The lake and village are named for Frazar B. Wilde, a past chairman of the board of Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.

Located at 39.2256, -76.8664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Columbia, Maryland, Reservoirs in Maryland, Populated places in Howard County, Maryland

Howard Community College

Howard Community College {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=|size=|sizedefault=frameless|alt=}}Motto You can get there from here. Established 1966Type Community collegePresident Dr. Kate HetheringtonStudents 28,913Undergraduates 10,135 in degree programsLocation Columbia, Maryland, USA{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:39|12|45|N|76|52|40|W|type:edu |primary |name= }}Campus 120 acres Mascot DragonWebsite www. howardcc.

Located at 39.2125, -76.8778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Two-year colleges in the United States, Community and junior colleges in Maryland, Universities and colleges in Howard County, Maryland, Educational institutions established in 1966, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 1966 establishments in Maryland

Wilde Lake High School

Wilde Lake High School is a secondary school located in Columbia, Maryland's Village of Wilde Lake, one of 12 public high schools in Howard County. Opened in 1971 as a model school for the nation, it was Columbia's first high school. It had a unique open doughnut-shaped design with "open classrooms" and was a model school for new teaching settings. In 1994, the original building was demolished and reconstructed on the same site with a more traditional style.

Located at 39.2175, -76.8725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1971, Public high schools in Maryland, Public schools in Howard County, Maryland, Columbia, Maryland, 1971 establishments in Maryland

The Mall in Columbia

The Mall in Columbia (sometimes Columbia Mall or colloquially "The Mall") is the central shopping mall for the planned community of Columbia, Maryland, United States. It has five anchor department stores and over 200 specialty stores. It includes a 14-screen AMC Theatres and one of the 13 L.L. Bean retail stores outside of Maine. The mall is located in the Town Center area of the city and attracts shoppers from surrounding counties in Maryland.

Located at 39.215, -76.861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Columbia, Maryland, Shopping malls in Maryland, Buildings and structures in Howard County, Maryland, Visitor attractions in Howard County, Maryland, Shopping malls established in 1971, 1971 establishments in Maryland

Chemical Propulsion Information Analysis Center

The Chemical Propulsion Information Analysis Center (CPIAC) is one of several United States Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored Information Analysis Centers (IACs), administered by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). CPIAC is the oldest IAC, having been in continuous operation since 1946 when it was founded as the Rocket Propellant Information Agency as part of the Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory.

Located at 39.2147, -76.8708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Defense Technical Information Center, Rocketry

Lake Centennial (Maryland)

Centennial Lake is a 50-acre reservoir, in a 325-acre park in Howard County, Maryland, near Columbia, Maryland and Clarksville, known as Centennial Park. It was created by damming the Centennial Branch of the Little Patuxent River. The lake and the park feature a dam, a wildlife area, a walking trail, boating, fishing, and other recreational activities. The park is owned by the Howard County department of Parks and Recreation.

Located at 39.2433, -76.855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Howard County, Maryland, Reservoirs in Maryland, Columbia, Maryland

Town Center, Columbia, Maryland

Town Center is one of the ten villages in Columbia, Maryland, United States, first occupied in 1974. It is a non-contiguous, diverse area, and the most urban-like, ranging from multi-level high density apartments homes and office buildings, to single family homes. The six residential neighborhoods in the village include Amesbury Hill, Banneker, Creighton’s Run, Lakefront, Vantage Point, and Warfield Triangle.

Located at 39.2167, -76.855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Columbia, Maryland, Populated places in Howard County, Maryland, Planned cities in the United States

Clark's Elioak Farm

Clark's Elioak Farm, located along Maryland Route 108 in Howard County, Maryland, is a historic farm covering 540 acres. All of the acreage is part of county or state farmland protection programs, barring use of the property for non-farm development. The Clarks, a family with a tradition of farming in Maryland spanning seven generations, have owned the Elioak farm since 1927.

Located at 39.2358, -76.8762 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Farms in Maryland, Visitor attractions in Howard County, Maryland