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Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

  • 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 Oakdale:
    • 42.390370, -71.793405
    • 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 Oakdale
  • 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 Oakdale ...

We found 89 communities that share the name Oakdale.

There are three communities within Massachusetts that are also named Oakdale.

Beyond Massachusetts, we know of another 86 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 86 communities, 88 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Massachusetts ...
    • Hampden County
      • This Oakdale is located in Hampden County and lies 44 miles [70.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampden County community of Oakdale.
    • Norfolk County
      • This Oakdale is located in Norfolk County and lies 34 miles [54.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk County community of Oakdale.
    • Plymouth County
      • This Oakdale is located in Plymouth County and lies 70 miles [112.7 km]<1> to the southeast of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plymouth County community of Oakdale.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Etowah County
      • This Oakdale is located in Etowah County and lies 956 miles [1,538.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Etowah County community of Oakdale.
      • Limestone County
      • This Oakdale is located in Limestone County and lies 966 miles [1,554.6 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Oakdale.
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Oakdale is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 1,067 miles [1,717.2 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Oakdale.
    • Arkansas
      • Lincoln County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Oakdale [Lincoln County].
    • California
      • Stanislaus County
      • This Oakdale is located in Stanislaus County and lies 2,575 miles [4,144.1 km]<1> to the west of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stanislaus County community of Oakdale.
    • Connecticut
      • New London County
      • This Oakdale is located in New London County and lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New London County community of Oakdale.
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Oakdale is located in New Castle County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Oakdale.
    • Florida
      • Citrus County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Oakdale [Citrus County].
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Oakdale is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,161 miles [1,868.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Oakdale.
      • Jackson County
      • This Oakdale is located in Jackson County and lies 1,093 miles [1,759 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Oakdale.
    • Georgia
      • Charlton County
      • This Oakdale is located in Charlton County and lies 977 miles [1,572.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charlton County community of Oakdale.
      • Chatham County
      • This Oakdale is located in Chatham County and lies 879 miles [1,414.6 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Oakdale.
      • Cobb County
      • This Oakdale is located in Cobb County and lies 907 miles [1,459.7 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Oakdale.
      • Dougherty County
      • This Oakdale is located in Dougherty County and lies 1,005 miles [1,617.4 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Oakdale.
      • Fayette County
      • This Oakdale is located in Fayette County and lies 931 miles [1,498.3 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Oakdale.
      • Fulton County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Oakdale [Fulton County].
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Oakdale [Cook County].
      • Washington County
      • This Oakdale is located in Washington County and lies 972 miles [1,564.3 km]<1> to the west of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Oakdale.
    • Indiana
      • Jennings County
      • This Oakdale is located in Jennings County and lies 756 miles [1,216.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jennings County community of Oakdale.
      • Miami County
      • This Oakdale is located in Miami County and lies 744 miles [1,197.4 km] to the west of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami County community of Oakdale.
    • Iowa
      • Johnson County
      • This Oakdale is located in Johnson County and lies 1,014 miles [1,631.9 km]<1> to the west of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Oakdale.
    • Kentucky
      • Breathitt County
      • This Oakdale is located in Breathitt County and lies 703 miles [1,131.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Breathitt County community of Oakdale.
      • Jefferson County
      • This Oakdale is located in Jefferson County and lies 790 miles [1,271.4 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Oakdale.
      • McCracken County
      • This Oakdale is located in McCracken County and lies 962 miles [1,548.2 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCracken County community of Oakdale.
    • Louisiana
      • Allen Parish
      • This Oakdale is located in Allen Parish and lies 1,399 miles [2,251.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen Parish community of Oakdale.
      • Jefferson Parish
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Oakdale [Jefferson Parish].
    • Maine
      • Cumberland County
      • This Oakdale is located in Cumberland County and lies 116 miles [186.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Oakdale.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Oakdale is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Oakdale.
      • Baltimore County
      • This Oakdale is located in Baltimore County and lies 320 miles [515 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Oakdale.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Oakdale is located in Montgomery County and lies 356 miles [572.9 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Oakdale.
    • Michigan
      • Kent County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Oakdale [Kent County].
      • Muskegon County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Oakdale [Muskegon County].
    • Minnesota
      • Washington County
      • This Oakdale is located in Washington County and lies 1,068 miles [1,718.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Oakdale.
    • Missouri
      • Reynolds County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Oakdale [Reynolds County].
      • Ripley County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Oakdale [Ripley County].
      • Shelby County
      • This Oakdale is located in Shelby County and lies 1,061 miles [1,707.5 km]<1> to the west of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Oakdale.
    • Nebraska
      • Antelope County
      • This Oakdale is located in Antelope County and lies 1,333 miles [2,145.3 km]<1> to the west of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Antelope County community of Oakdale.
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Oakdale [Burlington County].
    • New York
      • Broome County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Oakdale [Broome County].
      • Columbia County
      • This Oakdale is located in Columbia County and lies 101 miles [162.5 km]<1> to the west of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Oakdale.
      • Suffolk County
      • This Oakdale is located in Suffolk County and lies 133 miles [214 km] to the south southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Oakdale.
    • North Carolina
      • Alamance County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Oakdale [Alamance County].
      • Chatham County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Oakdale [Chatham County].
      • Craven County
      • This Oakdale is located in Craven County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Craven County community of Oakdale.
      • Cumberland County
      • This Oakdale is located in Cumberland County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Oakdale.
      • Greene County
      • This Oakdale is located in Greene County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Oakdale.
      • Guilford County
      • This Oakdale is located in Guilford County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Oakdale.
      • Hoke County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Oakdale [Hoke County].
      • Iredell County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Oakdale [Iredell County].
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Oakdale is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 691 miles [1,112.1 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Oakdale.
      • Pitt County
      • This Oakdale is located in Pitt County and lies 558 miles [898 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Oakdale.
      • Wilkes County
      • This Oakdale is located in Wilkes County and lies 669 miles [1,076.7 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilkes County community of Oakdale.
    • North Dakota
      • Dunn County
      • This Oakdale is located in Dunn County and lies 1,547 miles [2,489.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dunn County community of Oakdale.
    • Ohio
      • Athens County
      • This Oakdale is located in Athens County and lies 572 miles [920.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Athens County community of Oakdale.
      • Hamilton County
      • This Oakdale is located in Hamilton County and lies 703 miles [1,131.4 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Oakdale.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Oakdale is located in Montgomery County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Oakdale.
      • Putnam County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Oakdale [Putnam County].
      • Stark County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Oakdale [Stark County].
    • Oklahoma
      • Washita County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Washita County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washita County community of Oakdale.
    • Ontario
      • This Oakdale lies 521 miles [838.5 km]<1> to the west of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
    • Oregon
      • Polk County
      • This Oakdale is located in Polk County and lies 2,539 miles [4,086.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Oakdale.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Oakdale is located in Allegheny County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Oakdale.
      • Dauphin County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Oakdale [Dauphin County].
      • Delaware County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Oakdale [Delaware County].
      • Fayette County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Oakdale [Fayette County].
      • Luzerne County
      • This Oakdale is located in Luzerne County and lies 233 miles [375 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Oakdale.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson County
      • This Oakdale is located in Anderson County and lies 805 miles [1,295.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Oakdale.
      • Florence County
      • This Oakdale is located in Florence County and lies 716 miles [1,152.3 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Oakdale.
      • York County
      • This Oakdale is located in York County and lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Oakdale.
    • Tennessee
      • Hawkins County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Oakdale [Hawkins County].
      • Macon County
      • This Oakdale is located in Macon County and lies 861 miles [1,385.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macon County community of Oakdale.
      • Morgan County
      • This Oakdale is located in Morgan County and lies 812 miles [1,306.8 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Oakdale.
      • Putnam County
      • This Oakdale is located in Putnam County and lies 848 miles [1,364.7 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Oakdale.
      • Robertson County
      • This Oakdale is located in Robertson County and lies 892 miles [1,435.5 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Robertson County community of Oakdale.
      • White County
      • This Oakdale is located in White County and lies 857 miles [1,379.2 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Oakdale.
    • Texas
      • Franklin County
      • This Oakdale is located in Franklin County and lies 1,421 miles [2,286.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Oakdale.
      • Hopkins County
      • This Oakdale is located in Hopkins County and lies 1,431 miles [2,303 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hopkins County community of Oakdale.
      • Liberty County
      • This Oakdale is located in Liberty County and lies 1,528 miles [2,459.1 km] to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Liberty County community of Oakdale.
      • Polk County
      • Although located in Polk County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Oakdale.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Oakdale is located in Salt Lake County and lies 2,056 miles [3,308.8 km]<1> to the west of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Oakdale.
    • Virginia
      • Gloucester County
      • This Oakdale is located in Gloucester County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Oakdale.
      • Roanoke City
      • This Oakdale is located in Roanoke City and lies 555 miles [893.2 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Oakdale.
      • Rockbridge County
      • This Oakdale is located in Rockbridge County and lies 522 miles [840.1 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockbridge County community of Oakdale.
      • Suffolk City
      • This Oakdale is located in Suffolk City and lies 465 miles [748.3 km] to the southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Oakdale.
    • West Virginia
      • Harrison County
      • This Oakdale is located in Harrison County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Oakdale.
    • Wisconsin
      • Monroe County
      • This Oakdale is located in Monroe County and lies 940 miles [1,512.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Oakdale that is located in Worcester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Oakdale.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Oakdale ...

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.

  • Berlin
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berlin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berlin
    • Berlin is located in Worcester County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,731 people
  • Burncoat
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burncoat have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burncoat
    • Burncoat is located in Worcester County
  • Carterville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carterville
    • Carterville is located in Worcester County
  • Duck Harbor ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duck Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duck Harbor
    • Duck Harbor is located in Worcester County
  • Fairlawn
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairlawn
    • Fairlawn is located in Worcester County
  • Five Corners
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Corners
    • Five Corners is located in Worcester County
  • Fryville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fryville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fryville
    • Fryville is located in Worcester County
  • Fullerville ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fullerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fullerville
    • Fullerville is located in Worcester County
  • Gates Crossing
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gates Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gates Crossing
    • Gates Crossing is located in Worcester County
  • June Street
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for June Street have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for June Street
    • June Street is located in Worcester County
  • Lakeview
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
    • Lakeview is located in Worcester County
  • Pratts Junction
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratts Junction
    • Pratts Junction is located in Worcester County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Ruralville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruralville
      • Ruralville is located in Worcester County
    • Rutland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutland
      • Rutland is located in Worcester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,024 people
    • Salisbury Heights
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salisbury Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salisbury Heights
      • Salisbury Heights is located in Worcester County
    • Sandy Beach
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Beach
      • Sandy Beach is located in Worcester County
    • Unionville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
      • Unionville is located in Worcester County

How Far From Oakdale 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 Oakdale to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Worcester, which is the Seat of Worcester County, lies just to the South.
  • Boston, which is the State Capital of Massachusetts, lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could walk a straight line from Oakdale to Boston, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 365 miles [587.4 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take 6 hours, a buggy would take 15 days and walking would take 21 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,533 miles [8,904.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,242 miles [10,045.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,118 miles [6,627.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>

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

The official website for State of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Oakdale) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Oakdale. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.3904, Longitude: -71.7934       In this case, the coordinates for Oakdale have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Oakdale, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Oakdale could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>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 Oakdale to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 304.411 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 300.066 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 300.886 degrees.









 

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