Grantham
in Cumberland County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.156 and -76.996 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 9' 23" and W -76° 59' 46"
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: 08:15 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 4:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Grantham

Grantham in Cumberland County (Pennsylvania) is located in United States about 87 mi (or 140 km) north of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Grantham is now 08:15 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Grantham, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Harrisburg International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 20 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 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: Harrisburg, Carlisle, New Bloomfield, York and Gettysburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 35 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 995 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

5°C (42 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Harrisburg West Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Address
3,7 mi
4943 GETTYSBURG ROAD
17055 Mechanicsburg
United States

Time Information

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


TownePlace Suites Harrisburg West/Mechanicsburg

Address
3,7 mi
4915 Ritter Road
17055 Mechanicsburg
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Harrisburg West/Mechanicsburg

Address
3,9 mi
4921 Gettysburg Road
17055 Mechanicsburg
United States

Time Information

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


Homewood Suites Harrisburg-West Hershey Area

Address
3,9 mi
5001 Ritter Road
17055 Mechanicsburg
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Harrisburg - West

Address
4,0 mi
4950 Ritter Road
17055 Mechanicsburg
United States

Time Information

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


Motel 6 Mechanicsburg - Harrisburg West

Address
2,7 mi
381 Cumberland Parkway
17055 Mechanicsburg
United States

Time Information

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


Econo Lodge Mechanicsburg

Address
3,4 mi
650 Gettysburg Rd.
17055 Mechanicsburg
United States

Time Information

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


WINGATE BY WYNDHAM MECHANICSBU

Address
2,8 mi
385 CUMBERLAND PKWY
17055 Mechanicsburg
United States

Time Information

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


Rodeway Inn Dillsburg

Address
3,9 mi
7 N. US Highway 15
17019 Dillsburg
United States

Time Information

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


Comfort Inn Mechanicsburg - Harrisburg South

Address
4,3 mi
1012 Wesley Drive
17055 Mechanicsburg
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Dreadlock Loc Updo and Makeup Tutorial: Billie Holiday, The Look

Published: November 15, 2009
Length: 45:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: new211

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Published: March 23, 2012
Length: 22:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: July 11, 2010
Length: 47:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shermanta

I ended my chase on the NS LURGAN BRANCH at Messiah College in the unincorporated village of Grantham, PA with NS 955 heading Westbound through a tunnel under the highway.


Fun in a hotel room.(:

Published: June 07, 2010
Length: 32:04 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Converse3657563

We were all on a school (ish) trip after school ended. We went to Washington D.C..And, this is what happens when you put four girls who are all overly tired in a hotel room together at 2:00.a.m..


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Published: July 18, 2009
Length: 10:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KaKaKelsayKay

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HOW TO SURF A TIDAL WAVE

Published: January 01, 2009
Length: 43:51 min
Rating: 3 of 5
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MW3 - TDM - Fallen - HAYTRED - Joining Late Come Back

Published: January 30, 2012
Length: 47:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Emize24

Joined this game with 4 minutes left in a TDM down by almost 30 kills... Great match making, I'm sure the other team was pissed when they got handed a lovely loss!


2014 MAC Wrestling Championship: 184 Weight Class Championship Bout

Published: January 27, 2014
Length: 25:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Middle Atlantic Conference

Josh Thomson (Messiah) def. Shane Stark (King's) Dec. 3-2.


Camp America Day Camp - A Day In The Life at the Pool

Published: June 09, 2010
Length: 03:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CampAmericaDayCamp

Camp America Day Camp has been making happy campers and strong swimmers for more than forty years. As you can see! Your comments and feedback are welcome!


After Effects Doodling

Published: June 06, 2010
Length: 49:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alkelei

This is a very short thing I made while messing around in Adobe After Effects. I know it sucks. Hopefully I will upload better stuff soon. (6/6/10)


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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.

Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Upper Allen Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 15,338 at the 2000 census.

Located at 40.1667, -76.9831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Harrisburg metropolitan area, Townships in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Populated places established in 1850

Carroll Township, York County, Pennsylvania

Carroll Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,939 at the 2010 census.

Located at 40.1167, -77.0331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in 1740, Townships in York County, Pennsylvania

Messiah College

Messiah College is a private Christian college of the liberal arts and applied arts and sciences located in Grantham, Pennsylvania, near the capital city of Harrisburg. Messiah's mission is to "educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society."

Located at 40.1553, -76.9932 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Pennsylvania, Christian College Consortium, Messiah College, Middle Atlantic Conferences, Educational institutions established in 1909, Council of Independent Colleges, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Williams Grove Speedway

Williams Grove Speedway is a half-mile automobile race track located in Williams Grove, between Mechanicsburg and Dillsburg in Pennsylvania, USA. It opened in 1939, and hosted Championship Car races from 1949 to 1959 named the "Indianapolis Sweepstakes", contested by a small field of the best Champ Car racers. Many notable drivers have raced here, including A. J. Foyt and Mario Andretti.

Located at 40.1553, -77.0336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorsport venues in Pennsylvania, Dirt oval race tracks in the United States, Buildings and structures in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Visitor attractions in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Sports venues in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

WVMM

WVMM is Messiah College's student-operated radio station, located at 90.7 MHz FM. The station is known by its listeners as "The V". Messiah College had a radio station from 1970-1983. On October 6, 1989, WVMM was resumed, this time as an over-the-air FM radio station. Prior to that, it was heard only on campus. WVMM now operates at 100 watts, and can be heard throughout the Harrisburg area.

Located at 40.16, -76.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
College radio stations in Pennsylvania, Radio stations in Pennsylvania, Messiah College, Radio stations established in 1970

Williams Grove Amusement Park

The Williams family began hosting picnics in 1850 in a small grove located in the village of Williams Grove outside Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The grove would within a few years grow into a park. Within two decades the park had grown into the Mechanicsburg Fairgrounds. After World War I, the park's ownership changed hands several times. In 1928, the first rides appeared at the park. The adjacent Williams Grove Speedway half-mile track opened in 1938.

Located at 40.151, -77.034 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in Pennsylvania, Defunct amusement parks in the United States, Buildings and structures in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Williams Grove, Pennsylvania

Williams Grove is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Williams Grove is located off of and is home to the Williams Grove Speedway and defunct Williams Grove Amusement Park.

Located at 40.1517, -77.0347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Siddonsburg, Pennsylvania

Siddonsburg is an unincorporated community in Monaghan Township, York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located in about 2 miles south of Messiah College.

Located at 40.1458, -76.9661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in York County, Pennsylvania