Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Mayfair, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Mayfair and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Mayfair
- 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 Mayfair:
- 39.088164, -76.886918
- 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 Mayfair
- 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 Mayfair 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 Mayfair ...
We found 28 communities that share the name Mayfair.
There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Mayfair.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 25 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Mayfair is located in Jefferson County and lies 673 miles [1,083.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Mayfair.
- Madison County
- This Mayfair is located in Madison County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km] to the west southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Mayfair.
- Montgomery County
- This Mayfair is located in Montgomery County and lies 699 miles [1,124.9 km] to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Mayfair.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Mayfair is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 716 miles [1,152.3 km] to the west southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Mayfair.
- British Columbia
- This Mayfair lies 2,340 miles [3,765.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- California
- Kern County
- This Mayfair is located in Kern County and lies 2,305 miles [3,709.5 km]<1> to the west of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kern County community of Mayfair.
- Los Angeles County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Mayfair [Los Angeles County].
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Chatham County
- This Mayfair is located in Chatham County and lies 543 miles [873.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Mayfair.
- Dougherty County
- This Mayfair is located in Dougherty County and lies 658 miles [1,058.9 km] to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Mayfair.
- Fulton County
- This Mayfair is located in Fulton County and lies 552 miles [888.4 km] to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Mayfair.
- Richmond County
- This Mayfair is located in Richmond County and lies 485 miles [780.5 km] to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Mayfair.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Mayfair is located in Cook County and lies 602 miles [968.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Mayfair.
- Tazewell County
- This Mayfair is located in Tazewell County and lies 671 miles [1,079.9 km] to the west northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tazewell County community of Mayfair.
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- New York
- North Carolina
- Cumberland County
- This Mayfair is located in Cumberland County and lies 301 miles [484.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Mayfair.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Mayfair is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 345 miles [555.2 km] to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Mayfair.
- Ontario
- This Mayfair lies 354 miles [569.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- Pennsylvania
- Northumberland County
- This Mayfair is located in Northumberland County and lies 122 miles [196.3 km]<1> to the north of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Mayfair.
- Philadelphia County
- This Mayfair is located in Philadelphia County and lies 118 miles [189.9 km] to the northeast of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Mayfair.
- Saskatchewan
- This Mayfair lies 1,736 miles [2,793.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- South Carolina
- Florence County
- This Mayfair is located in Florence County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Mayfair.
- Greenville County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Mayfair [Greenville County].
- Texas
- Utah
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Mayfair ...
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 south)- 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>
- Castlegate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castlegate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castlegate
- Castlegate is located in Montgomery County
- Cherrywood
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
- Cherrywood is located in Prince George's County
- Deer Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Eleven Cedars
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- 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
- Fox Rest
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Green Castle Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Castle Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Castle Woods
- Green Castle Woods is located in Montgomery County
- High Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Ridge
- High Ridge is located in Howard County
- Knightsbridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knightsbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightsbridge
- Knightsbridge is located in Montgomery County
- Lakeview
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Laurel Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Oaks
- Laurel Oaks is located in Prince George's County
- Mistletoe Springs
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mistletoe Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mistletoe Springs
- Mistletoe Springs is located in Prince George's County
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- Pheasant Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Run
- Pheasant Run is located in Prince George's County
- Robinsons Promise
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinsons Promise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinsons Promise
- Robinsons Promise is located in Howard County
- Saddle Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddle Creek
- Saddle Creek is located in Montgomery County
- Scotchtown Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotchtown Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotchtown Hills
- Scotchtown Hills is located in Prince George's County
- Settlers Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Landing
- Settlers Landing is located in Howard County
- Pheasant Run
How Far From Mayfair 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 Mayfair to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Mayfair and extending to:
- Upper Marlboro, which is the Seat of Prince George's County, lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Mayfair to Upper Marlboro, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast (ESE). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southwest (SSW). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take most of a day.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,883 miles [9,467.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,588 miles [10,602.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,465 miles [7,185.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mayfair. 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: https://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- Mayfair) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mayfair. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0882, Longitude: -76.8869 In this case, the coordinates for Mayfair 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Mayfair 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 Mayfair 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 307.789 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.354 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.577 degrees. |