Packerton
in Carbon County of Pennsylvania, United States
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Lehigh Valley International Airport (20 mi) - Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport (33 mi)
- Reading Regional Carl A Spaatz Field (35 mi)
- Lancaster Airport (59 mi)
- Trenton Mercer Airport (62 mi)
- Harrisburg International Airport (71 mi)
- Philadelphia International Airport (72 mi)
- New Castle Airport (81 mi)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (82 mi)
- La Guardia Airport (97 mi)
- John F Kennedy International Airport (103 mi)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (126 mi)
- Independence Hall (Unesco heritage, 78 mi)
- Mahoning Valley Country Club (Golf course, 2 mi)
- Blue Ridge Country Club (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Hideaway Hills Golf Club (Golf course, 12 mi)
- Olde Homestead Golf Club (Golf course, 12 mi)
- Woodstone Golf Club (Golf course, 12 mi)
- Villa Crossing Golf Club (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Mountain Laurel Golf Club (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Eagle Rock Resort (Golf course, 15 mi)
- Split Rock Resort (Golf course, 16 mi)
- Jack Frost National Golf Club (Golf course, 18 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 40.855 and -75.719 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 40° 51' 18" and W -75° 43' 8"
- 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: 10:41 AM (Friday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:59 am and 4:39 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay - References
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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
Explore Packerton
Packerton in Carbon County (Pennsylvania) is a city in United States about 152 mi (or 245 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital.
Local time in Packerton is now 10:41 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Packerton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Lehigh Valley International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Independence Hall in a distance of 78 mi (or 125 km), South-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. 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: Jim Thorpe, Allentown, Pottsville, Easton and Scranton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 1°C / 34 °F
| Morning Temperature | 0°C / 32 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 0°C / 32 °F |
| Night Temperature | -1°C / 31 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 13% |
| Air Humidity | 98% |
| Air Pressure | 995 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Snow |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
3°C (38 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
4°C (39 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
4°C (39 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Parsonage B&B
Hampton Inn Lehighton-Jim Thorpe PA
PA Lehighton Country Inn and Suites by Radisson
Mahoning Inn
INN AT JIM THORPE
Videos from this area
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Reading Northern 425 leaves Jim Thorpe on July 5th, 2014
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MTB ride. Jim Thorpe,Fire Line Trail, Summit Hill, Mt. Pisgah.
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Jim Thorpe Bridge Project Sept 2014 With A Train.
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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.
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Jim Thorpe is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 4,804 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Carbon County. The town has been called the "Switzerland of America" due to the picturesque scenery, mountainous location, and architecture; as well as the "Gateway to the Poconos."
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Lehighton is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, 86 miles north by west of Philadelphia. In the past, it developed early industries because of water power from the Lehigh River. With the location of a repair facility here and its regional operations, the Lehigh Valley Railroad became for years a major employer of thousands of people from the area. Post-World War II railroad and industry restructuring led to job and population losses.
Weissport East, Pennsylvania
Weissport East is a census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,936 at the 2000 census.
Weissport, Pennsylvania
Weissport is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The town was founded in 1792 by Col. Jacob Weiss. This particular area was located between Lehighton, Parryville, and Longrun. Soon after the town itself was established and the first wooden bridge over the river to the town was built in 1805, along with the first post office, taverns, banks, and stores all by 1812. Also, within the first twenty years this town was established as a vital part of the canal industry.
WBYN (AM)
WBYN is a radio station licensed to serve Lehighton, Pennsylvania, USA. The station is owned by Nassau Broadcasting Partners. It broadcasts a Contemporary Inspirational format and features programming from Salem Communications. The station runs a wide array of Christian programs ranging from local church services to national political religious features to national radio preachers and teachers. The station also plays a moderate amount of inspirational music.
Turn Hole Tunnel
The Turn Hole Tunnel is an abandoned railroad tunnel near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Built by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, it carried part of that railroad's main line until 1912, and was used as part of a passing siding for several decades thereafter. It is now an attraction in Lehigh Gorge State Park. The tunnel takes its name from the "Turn Hole" in the Lehigh River, a deep eddy where the river makes a turn at the base of a high cliff, known as Moyer's Rock.
Packerton, Pennsylvania
Packerton, Pennsylvania is a village located in Mahoning Township, Carbon County on the Lehigh River and U.S. Highway 209 between Jim Thorpe and Lehighton. It uses the Lehighton zip code of 18235.
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