Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Aurora Hills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Aurora Hills and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Aurora Hills
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Aurora Hills:
- 39.087332, -76.647467
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Aurora Hills
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Anne Arundel County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
- Since Aurora Hills is near Prince George's County and also Howard County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Prince George's County
- eBird sighting report for Howard County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Aurora Hills ...
We found two communities that share the name Aurora Hills.
Within Maryland, the name Aurora Hills is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another two communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Colorado
- Arapahoe County
- This Aurora Hills is located in Arapahoe County and lies 1,499 miles [2,412.4 km]<1> to the west of the Aurora Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arapahoe County community of Aurora Hills.
- Virginia
- Arlington County
- This Aurora Hills is located in Arlington County and lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Aurora Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arlington County community of Aurora Hills.
- Colorado
Curious and Interesting Names Near Aurora Hills ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Brandy Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandy Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandy Farms
- Brandy Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
- Chartwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Chase Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chase Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase Hill
- Chase Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
- Colony Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Ridge
- Colony Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Derby Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby Farms
- Derby Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
- Dundee
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Fair Winds
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Winds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Winds
- Fair Winds is located in Anne Arundel County
- Fox Chase
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Foxhollow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Glen Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Hollow
- Glen Hollow is located in Anne Arundel County
- Greentree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Harpers Mill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harpers Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpers Mill
- Harpers Mill is located in Anne Arundel County
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- Hidden Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Village
- Hidden Village is located in Anne Arundel County
- Hillendale
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale
- Hillendale is located in Anne Arundel County
- Holly Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Point
- Holly Point is located in Anne Arundel County
- Kings Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Heights
- Kings Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
- Kings Ransom
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Ransom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Ransom
- Kings Ransom is located in Anne Arundel County
- Lions Gate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lions Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lions Gate
- Lions Gate is located in Anne Arundel County
- Mallet Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallet Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallet Hill
- Mallet Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
- Maple Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Ridge
- Maple Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Millrace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Mistwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Piney Orchard
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Orchard
- Piney Orchard is located in Anne Arundel County
- Pioneer City
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer City
- Pioneer City is located in Anne Arundel County
- Quail Run
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Seven Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
- Seven Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
- Spring Fields
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Fields
- Spring Fields is located in Anne Arundel County
- Spring Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Meadows
- Spring Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
- Stewarts Purchase
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stewarts Purchase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewarts Purchase
- Stewarts Purchase is located in Anne Arundel County
- Stillmeadow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stillmeadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stillmeadow
- Stillmeadow is located in Anne Arundel County
- Stoney Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Hill
- Stoney Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
- Sunrise Beach
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Beach
- Sunrise Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
- Tall Timbers
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Timbers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Timbers
- Tall Timbers is located in Anne Arundel County
- Village Square
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Square have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Square
- Village Square is located in Anne Arundel County
- Windy Knolls
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windy Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Knolls
- Windy Knolls is located in Anne Arundel County
- Woods Edge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
- Woods Edge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Woodside Square
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Square have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Square
- Woodside Square is located in Anne Arundel County
- Hidden Village
How Far From Aurora Hills to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Aurora Hills to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Aurora Hills and extending to:
- Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Aurora Hills to Annapolis, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast (SE). The buggy would take nearly four hours and walking would take five to six hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west southwest (WSW). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,873 miles [9,451.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,578 miles [10,586.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,455 miles [7,169.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Aurora Hills. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.md.us/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Aurora Hills) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Aurora Hills. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0873, Longitude: -76.6475 In this case, the coordinates for Aurora Hills have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <4> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Aurora Hills to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.647 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.193 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.477 degrees. |