Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Westchester, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Westchester and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Westchester
- 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 Westchester:
- 35.827928, -78.672782
- 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 Westchester
- 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 Wake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Wake County
- Since Westchester is near Chatham County and also Durham County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Chatham County
- eBird sighting report for Durham 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 Westchester ...
We found 26 communities that share the name Westchester.
There are two communities within North Carolina that are also named Westchester.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 24 communities, 25 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Cumberland County
- This Westchester is located in Cumberland County and lies 58 miles [93.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Westchester.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Westchester is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 131 miles [210.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Westchester.
- Cumberland County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- Los Angeles County
- This Westchester is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,238 miles [3,601.7 km]<1> to the west of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Westchester.
- Connecticut
- New London County
- This Westchester is located in New London County and lies 519 miles [835.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New London County community of Westchester.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Westchester is located in Hillsborough County and lies 583 miles [938.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Westchester.
- Miami-Dade County
- This Westchester is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 702 miles [1,129.8 km] to the south of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of Westchester.
- Georgia
- Bulloch County
- This Westchester is located in Bulloch County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bulloch County community of Westchester.
- Clarke County
- This Westchester is located in Clarke County and lies 298 miles [479.6 km] to the west southwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Westchester.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Westchester is located in Cook County and lies 646 miles [1,039.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Westchester.
- Indiana
- Allen County
- This Westchester is located in Allen County and lies 500 miles [804.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Westchester.
- Jay County
- This Westchester is located in Jay County and lies 466 miles [750 km] to the northwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jay County community of Westchester.
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Westchester is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 809 miles [1,302 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Westchester.
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Westchester is located in Baltimore County and lies 260 miles [418.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Westchester.
- Frederick County
- This Westchester is located in Frederick County and lies 258 miles [415.2 km] to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Westchester.
- Montgomery 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 Maryland community of Westchester [Montgomery County].
- Massachusetts
- Worcester County
- This Westchester is located in Worcester County and lies 577 miles [928.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Westchester.
- New York
- Bronx County
- This Westchester is located in Bronx County and lies 433 miles [696.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bronx County community of Westchester.
- Westchester 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 New York community of Westchester [Westchester County].
- Nova Scotia
- This Westchester lies 1,031 miles [1,659.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Westchester is located in Charleston County and lies 227 miles [365.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Westchester.
- Virginia
- Chesterfield County
- This Westchester is located in Chesterfield County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Westchester.
- Fairfax 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 Virginia community of Westchester [Fairfax County].
- Petersburg City
- This Westchester is located in Petersburg City and lies 119 miles [191.5 km] to the northeast of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Petersburg City community of Westchester.
- Prince William County
- This Westchester is located in Prince William County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km] to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Westchester.
- West Virginia
- Marion County
- This Westchester is located in Marion County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westchester that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Westchester.
- Wisconsin
- Waukesha 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 Wisconsin community of Westchester [Waukesha County].
- California
Curious and Interesting Names Near Westchester ...
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.
- Cedar Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
- Cedar Hill is located in Wake County
- Chestnut Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- 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 Wake County
- Eden Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Forest
- Eden Forest is located in Wake County
- Falls Church
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls Church have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls Church
- Falls Church is located in Wake County
- Georgetown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Georgetown is located in Wake County
- Glen Eden
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Glen Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Forest
- Glen Forest is located in Wake County
- Hickory Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
- Hickory Hills is located in Wake County
- Hickory Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hollow
- Hickory Hollow is located in Wake County
- Isle Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isle Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isle Forest
- Isle Forest is located in Wake County
- Kent Garden
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent Garden
- Kent Garden is located in Wake County
- Little Lake Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Lake Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Lake Hill
- Little Lake Hill is located in Wake County
- Continue List (12 more) ...
- Markwood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Method
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Method
- Method is located in Wake County
- Pickwick Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickwick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickwick Village
- Pickwick Village is located in Wake County
- Quail Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
- Quail Hollow is located in Wake County
- Quail Meadow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Meadow
- Quail Meadow is located in Wake County
- Quail Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
- Quail Ridge is located in Wake County
- Royal Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Hills
- Royal Hills is located in Wake County
- Scarsdale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Six Forks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Village Gate
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Gate
- Village Gate is located in Wake County
- Waco Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waco Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waco Heights
- Waco Heights is located in Wake County
- Yorkshire Downs
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Downs
- Yorkshire Downs is located in Wake County
- Markwood
How Far From Westchester 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 Westchester to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Westchester and extending to:
- Raleigh, which is the Seat of Wake County, lies just to the South Southeast.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies just to the south southeast (SSE).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 230 miles [370.1 km]<1> to the north northeast (NNE). If you could drive a straight line from Westchester to White House, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take nearly four hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 13 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 9 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,100 miles [9,817 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,795 miles [10,935.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,676 miles [7,525.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Westchester. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Wake County: www.wakegov.com/
The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Westchester) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Westchester. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.8279, Longitude: -78.6728 In this case, the coordinates for Westchester 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 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 Westchester 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 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 Westchester 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 308.97 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.207 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.471 degrees. |