Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Port Republic, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Port Republic and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Port Republic
- 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 Port Republic:
- 38.500956, -76.529398
- 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 Port Republic
- 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 Calvert County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Calvert County
- Since Port Republic is near Saint Mary's County and also Charles County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Saint Mary's County
- eBird sighting report for Charles 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 Port Republic ...
We found two communities that share the name Port Republic.
Within Maryland, the name Port Republic is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another two communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- New Jersey
- Atlantic County
- This Port Republic is located in Atlantic County and lies 130 miles [209.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Port Republic that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atlantic County community of Port Republic.
- Virginia
- Rockingham County
- This Port Republic is located in Rockingham County and lies 124 miles [199.6 km]<1> to the west of the Port Republic that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Port Republic.
- New Jersey
Curious and Interesting Names Near Port Republic ...
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.
- Another Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Another Place
- Another Place is located in Calvert County
- Battle ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Central Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
- Central Village is located in Calvert County
- Chapel Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in Calvert County
- Cypress Knolls
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Knolls
- Cypress Knolls is located in Calvert County
- Dares ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Dares Beach
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dares Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dares Beach
- Dares Beach is located in Calvert County
- Deer Crossing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Crossing
- Deer Crossing is located in Calvert County
- Emerald Cove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Cove
- Emerald Cove is located in Calvert County
- Flag Harbor
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flag Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flag Harbor
- Flag Harbor is located in Calvert County
- Forest Glade
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Glade
- Forest Glade is located in Calvert County
- Fox Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Continue List (17 more) ...
- Governor Run
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Governor Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Governor Run
- Governor Run is located in Calvert County
- Halls Hacienda
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halls Hacienda have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halls Hacienda
- Halls Hacienda is located in Calvert County
- Harbor Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Hills
- Harbor Hills is located in Calvert County
- Home Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Home Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Home Place
- Home Place is located in Calvert County
- Island Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Creek
- Island Creek is located in Calvert County
- Long Beach
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Beach
- Long Beach is located in Calvert County
- Mutual
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mutual
- Mutual is located in Calvert County
- Mutual Consent
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mutual Consent
- Mutual Consent is located in Calvert County
- Nostalgia
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south) - Prince Frederick
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prince Frederick
- Prince Frederick is located in Calvert County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prince Frederick <3>
- Queensberry
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queensberry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queensberry
- Queensberry is located in Calvert County
- Rose Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest) - Rosewood
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Scientists Cliffs
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scientists Cliffs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scientists Cliffs
- Scientists Cliffs is located in Calvert County
- Turkey Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Ridge
- Turkey Ridge is located in Calvert County
- Valley Lee
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Lee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Lee
- Valley Lee is located in Calvert County
- Walnut Cove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Cove
- Walnut Cove is located in Calvert County
- Governor Run
How Far From Port Republic 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 Port Republic to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Port Republic and extending to:
- Prince Frederick, which is the Seat of Calvert County, lies just to the Northwest.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 33 miles [53.1 km]<1> to the north (N). If you could walk a straight line from Port Republic to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 38 miles [61.2 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,893 miles [9,483.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,595 miles [10,613.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,473 miles [7,198.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Port Republic. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Calvert County: www.co.cal.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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Port Republic) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Port Republic. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.5010, Longitude: -76.5294 In this case, the coordinates for Port Republic 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Port Republic to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.617 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.068 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.656 degrees. |