Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Berkeley Hills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Berkeley Hills and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Berkeley 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 Berkeley Hills:
  • 33.943991, -84.169640
  • 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 Berkeley 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 Gwinnett County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Gwinnett County
  • Since Berkeley Hills is near DeKalb County and also Fulton County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for DeKalb County
  • eBird sighting report for Fulton 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 Berkeley Hills ...

We found four communities that share the name Berkeley Hills.

Within Georgia, the name Berkeley Hills is unique.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another four communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Kansas
    • Lyon County
    • This Berkeley Hills is located in Lyon County and lies 736 miles [1,184.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Berkeley Hills that is located in Gwinnett County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Berkeley Hills.
  • Pennsylvania
    • Allegheny County
    • This Berkeley Hills is located in Allegheny County and lies 509 miles [819.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Berkeley Hills that is located in Gwinnett County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Berkeley Hills.
  • South Carolina
    • Berkeley County
    • This Berkeley Hills is located in Berkeley County and lies 250 miles [402.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Berkeley Hills that is located in Gwinnett County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Berkeley Hills.
  • Virginia
    • Williamsburg City
    • This Berkeley Hills is located in Williamsburg City and lies 476 miles [766 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Berkeley Hills that is located in Gwinnett County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamsburg City community of Berkeley Hills.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Berkeley 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.

• Beaver Hills
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Hills
  • Beaver Hills is located in Gwinnett County
• Beaverdam ‑ Historic
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaverdam have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaverdam
  • Beaverdam is located in Gwinnett County
• Carriage Gate
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carriage Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Gate
  • Carriage Gate is located in Gwinnett County
• Centurion Hills
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centurion Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centurion Hills
  • Centurion Hills is located in Gwinnett County
• Choice ‑ Historic
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choice
  • Choice is located in Gwinnett County
• Covered Bridge
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covered Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covered Bridge
  • Covered Bridge is located in Gwinnett County
• Elmside Village
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmside Village
  • Elmside Village is located in Gwinnett County
• Four Winds
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Winds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Winds
  • Four Winds is located in Gwinnett County
• Friendly Village of Crooked Creek
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendly Village of Crooked Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendly Village of Crooked Creek
  • Friendly Village of Crooked Creek is located in Gwinnett County
• Heritage Station
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Station
  • Heritage Station is located in Gwinnett County
• Indian Crossing
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Crossing
  • Indian Crossing is located in Gwinnett County
• Jones Bridge Landing
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones Bridge Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Bridge Landing
  • Jones Bridge Landing is located in Gwinnett County
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  • Lester Woods
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lester Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lester Woods
    • Lester Woods is located in Gwinnett County
  • Meadow
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow
    • Meadow is located in Gwinnett County
  • Mechanicsville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
    • Mechanicsville is located in Gwinnett County
  • Overlook
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook
    • Overlook is located in Gwinnett County
  • Peachtree Corners
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peachtree Corners
    • Peachtree Corners is located in Gwinnett County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Peachtree Corners <3>
  • Peachtree Forest
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peachtree Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peachtree Forest
    • Peachtree Forest is located in Gwinnett County
  • Peachtree Station
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peachtree Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peachtree Station
    • Peachtree Station is located in Gwinnett County
  • Pebble Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Creek
    • Pebble Creek is located in Gwinnett County
  • Plantation Woods
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Woods
    • Plantation Woods is located in Gwinnett County
  • Pleasant Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
    • Pleasant Hill is located in Gwinnett County
  • Regency Woods
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Woods
    • Regency Woods is located in Gwinnett County
    • Estimated population in 2019: 189 people
  • Rogers Mill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Mill
    • Rogers Mill is located in Gwinnett County
  • Rolling Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
    • Rolling Ridge is located in Gwinnett County
  • Smoketree
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smoketree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smoketree
    • Smoketree is located in Gwinnett County
  • Waters Ferry
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waters Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waters Ferry
    • Waters Ferry is located in Gwinnett County

How Far From Berkeley Hills to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Berkeley Hills to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Berkeley Hills and extending to:

• Lawrenceville, which is the Seat of Gwinnett County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Berkeley Hills to Lawrenceville, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
• Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest (SW). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take just over a day.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 523 miles [841.7 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 21 days and walking would take 30 days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,421 miles [10,333.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,123 miles [11,463.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,001 miles [8,048.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Berkeley Hills. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Gwinnett County: www.co.gwinnett.ga.us/

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/