Thornton
in Providence County of Rhode Island, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.794 and -71.478 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 47' 39" and W -71° 28' 42"
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: 08:51 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:44 am and 4:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders Bay
References
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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

Discover Thornton

Thornton in Providence County (Rhode Island) is a city in United States about 355 mi (or 571 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Local time in Thornton is now 08:51 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Thornton, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Theodore Francis Green State Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 5 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: Johnston, Cranston, North Providence, Providence and Taunton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 26%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

Address
4,0 mi
5 Avenue of the Arts
02903 Providence
United States

Time Information

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


Hilton Providence

Address
3,6 mi
21 Atwells Avenue
02903 Providence
United States

Time Information

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


Providence Marriott Downtown

Address
4,4 mi
1 Orms Street
02904 Providence
United States

Time Information

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


Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel

Address
4,9 mi
1850 POST ROAD
02886 Warwick
United States

Time Information

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


Omni Providence Hotel

Address
3,9 mi
ONE WEST EXCHANGE ST
02903 Providence
United States

Time Information

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


Providence Biltmore

Address
3,9 mi
11 Dorrance Street
02903 Providence
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites WARWICK-PROVIDENCE (AIRPORT)

Address
5,2 mi
901 Jefferson Blvd
02886 WARWICK
United States

Time Information

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


Edgewood Manor Bed & Breakfast

Address
4,1 mi
232 Norwood Ave
02905 Providence
United States

Time Information

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


Rodeway Inn Airport

Address
5,0 mi
1940 Post Rd.
02886 Warwick
United States

Time Information

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


The Charles Newhall House

Address
4,1 mi
234 Norwood Avenue
02905 Providence
United States

Time Information

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


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2005 Chrysler Town & Country Used Cars Johnston RI

Published: March 06, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lafazia Motors

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2003 Chrysler Town & Country Used Cars Cranston RI

Published: August 28, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: October 08, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Hundreds rally in support of prayer banner

Published: January 17, 2012
Length: 39:47 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: WPRI

Hundreds turned out at Tuesday night's school committee meeting in Cranston, calling on the city to appeal a judge's ruling to remove a prayer banner from the inside of Cranston West High School.


Anatomy of a Kah Pt 2

Published: November 23, 2008
Length: 23:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Haunted Labyrinth

We return after gutting Allie's car to cut it in half, then bring it up into the gym where it would be a prop for the Haunted Labyrinth's "City of No Return".


Anatomy of a Kah Pt 1

Published: November 23, 2008
Length: 54:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Haunted Labyrinth

Gutting out the engine of Allie's car before we cut it in half to put it in the Haunted Labyrinth. The car was used in 2007 for "The City of No Return".


Living Healthy: Rick's Weight Loss Journey

Published: March 21, 2012
Length: 52:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WPRI

We're following two Rhode Islanders' weight loss journeys through Medi Weight Loss in Johnston. Rick Simard has lost 65 pounds so far, and he's still going.


Johnston to Cut Off Mutual Aid to Providence

Published: August 24, 2012
Length: 06:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

No agreement has been reached between Johnston and Providence when it comes to sending mutual aid, so Johnston says they will be cutting off the capital city.


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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.

Johnston, Rhode Island

Johnston is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 28,769 at the 2010 census. Johnston is the site of the Clemence Irons House (1691) a stone-ender museum and the only landfill in Rhode Island. Incorporated on March 6, 1759, Johnston was named for the colonial attorney general, August Johnston. Johnston has the lowest public school test scores of any town or city in Rhode Island.

Located at 41.8167, -71.4833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Providence County, Rhode Island, Populated places in the United States with Italian-American plurality populations, Towns in Rhode Island, Italian-American culture in Rhode Island, Little Italys in the United States

Knightsville, Rhode Island

Knightsville is an urban neighborhood in the City of Cranston, Rhode Island.

Located at 41.7833, -71.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Rhode Island, Populated places in Providence County, Rhode Island, Cranston, Rhode Island

Meshanticut, Rhode Island

Meshanticut is a neighborhood in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States. Meshanticut is a residential neighborhood on the western side of Cranston. Meshanticut, which is a Narragansett Indian word meaning "place of woods" features an eclectic array of housing styles including Victorian homes, cottages, and capes. The focal point of the neighborhood is Meshanticut State Park which surrounds Meshanticut Lake, a small lake popular for fishing in the summer and ice skating in winter.

Located at 41.7667, -71.4689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Rhode Island, Populated places in Providence County, Rhode Island, Cranston, Rhode Island

Thornton, Rhode Island

Thornton is a neighborhood located in the north-west part of Cranston, Rhode Island on the Johnston line and extends into the Johnston side. The residents of this neighborhood are predominantly Italian-American. The Feast of Saint Rocco, held every August on the grounds of St. Rocco's Church, is an important event in this community.

Located at 41.7942, -71.4783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Italian-American culture in Rhode Island, Neighborhoods in Rhode Island, Populated places in Providence County, Rhode Island, Cranston, Rhode Island, Johnston, Rhode Island

WWLI

WWLI is a radio station in Providence, Rhode Island that under ownership of Cumulus Media. This station is better known as "Lite Rock 105" and plays the adult contemporary format. Its transmitter is located in Johnston, Rhode Island.

Located at 41.807, -71.47 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Providence, Rhode Island, Adult contemporary radio stations in the United States, Cumulus Media radio stations, Radio stations established in 1948

WPRO-FM

WPRO-FM (92.3 FM, "92 PRO-FM") is a radio station in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The station broadcasts a top 40 format. It is the sister station to WPRO (AM). The station was previously owned by Cherry & Webb Broadcasting Corp. , Capital Cities Communications, Tele-Media, and Citadel Broadcasting, but today is owned by Cumulus Media. Its transmitter is located in Johnston, Rhode Island.

Located at 41.805, -71.4733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Providence, Rhode Island, Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States, Cumulus Media radio stations, Radio stations established in 1948

Hartford, Providence, Rhode Island

Hartford is a neighborhood located along the western edge of Providence, Rhode Island. Route 6 and the Woonasquatucket River separates it from Olneyville.

Located at 41.82, -71.46 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Providence, Rhode Island

Cranston Stadium

Cranston Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in Cranston, Rhode Island. It consists of a baseball field as well as an athletic field suitable for playing football, soccer, field hockey or lacrosse.

Located at 41.7845, -71.4455 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
New England Collegiate Baseball League ballparks, Sports venues in Rhode Island, Sports venues in Providence County, Rhode Island

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Simmons Lower, Simmons Lower Village, Thornton