Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Lakeland, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lakeland and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Lakeland
- 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 Lakeland:
- 38.988999, -76.928863
- 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 Lakeland
- 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 Prince George's County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Prince George's County
- Since Lakeland is near Montgomery County and also Howard County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery 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 Lakeland ...
We found 30 communities that share the name Lakeland.
There are two communities within Maryland that are also named Lakeland.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 28 communities, 27 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore City
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Florida
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Manitoba
- This Lakeland lies 1,312 miles [2,111.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Miller County
- This Lakeland is located in Miller County and lies 847 miles [1,363.1 km]<1> to the west of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miller County community of Lakeland.
- Shelby County
- This Lakeland is located in Shelby County and lies 819 miles [1,318.1 km] to the west of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Lakeland.
- New Brunswick
- This Lakeland lies 790 miles [1,271.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- New Jersey
- New York
- Onondaga County
- This Lakeland is located in Onondaga County and lies 285 miles [458.7 km]<1> to the north of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Lakeland.
- Suffolk County
- This Lakeland is located in Suffolk County and lies 237 miles [381.4 km] to the east northeast of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Lakeland.
- Nova Scotia
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Ohio
- Lawrence County
- This Lakeland is located in Lawrence County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km]<1> to the west of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Lakeland.
- Lucas County
- This Lakeland is located in Lucas County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km] to the west northwest of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lucas County community of Lakeland.
- Noble County
- This Lakeland is located in Noble County and lies 245 miles [394.3 km] to the west northwest of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Noble County community of Lakeland.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Liberty County
- This Lakeland is located in Liberty County and lies 1,178 miles [1,895.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Liberty County community of Lakeland.
- Montgomery County
- Although located in Montgomery County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Lakeland.
- Utah
- Virginia
- Fauquier County
- This Lakeland is located in Fauquier County and lies 47 miles [75.6 km]<1> to the west of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fauquier County community of Lakeland.
- Norfolk City
- This Lakeland is located in Norfolk City and lies 149 miles [239.8 km] to the south southeast of the Lakeland that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk City community of Lakeland.
- Washington
Curious and Interesting Names Near Lakeland ...
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.
- Beltsville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beltsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beltsville
- Beltsville is located in Prince George's County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beltsville <4>
- Boxwood Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boxwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boxwood Village
- Boxwood Village is located in Prince George's County
- Branchville
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branchville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branchville
- Branchville is located in Prince George's County
- Cherry Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill is located in Prince George's County
- Chestnut Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
- Chestnut Hills is located in Prince George's County
- College Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
- College Park is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 32,173 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for College Park <4>
- Cottage City
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottage City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage City
- Cottage City is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,355 people
- Daniels Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daniels Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daniels Park
- Daniels Park is located in Prince George's County
- Ducat Town
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ducat Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ducat Town
- Ducat Town is located in Prince George's County
- Eleven Cedars
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleven Cedars have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleven Cedars
- Eleven Cedars is located in Prince George's County
- Green Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Green Meadows is located in Prince George's County
- Greenbelt
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbelt have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbelt
- Greenbelt is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 23,229 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenbelt <4>
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- Highland
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Hillandale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale
- Hillandale is located in Montgomery County
- Hillandale Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale Forest
- Hillandale Forest is located in Montgomery County
- Hillandale Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale Heights
- Hillandale Heights is located in Montgomery County
- Lewisdale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Michigan Park Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michigan Park Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Park Hills
- Michigan Park Hills is located in Prince George's County
- Orchard View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard View
- Orchard View is located in Prince George's County
- Queenstown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queenstown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queenstown
- Queenstown is located in Prince George's County
- Rogers Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Heights
- Rogers Heights is located in Prince George's County
- Rosedale Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale Park
- Rosedale Park is located in Prince George's County
- Sunnyside
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - University Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Gardens
- University Gardens is located in Prince George's County
- University Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
- University Park is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,628 people
- Woodlawn
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Highland
How Far From Lakeland to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Lakeland to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Lakeland and extending to:
- Upper Marlboro, which is the Seat of Prince George's County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Lakeland to Upper Marlboro, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 23 miles [37 km] to the east (E). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is just to the southwest (SW).
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,889 miles [9,477.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,594 miles [10,612 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,471 miles [7,195.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lakeland. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Prince George's County: www.co.pg.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- Lakeland) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lakeland. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9890, Longitude: -76.9289 In this case, the coordinates for Lakeland have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek 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 Lakeland 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. |
| <3> | 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. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Lakeland 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 307.82 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.374 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.633 degrees. |