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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 Andrews, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Andrews 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 Andrews:
    • 39.724004, -74.959055
    • 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 Andrews
  • 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 Andrews ...

We found 25 communities that share the name Andrews.

Within New Jersey, the name Andrews is unique.

Beyond New Jersey, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • White County
      • This Andrews is located in White County and lies 961 miles [1,546.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Andrews.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Andrews is located in Hillsborough County and lies 910 miles [1,464.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Andrews.
      • Levy County
      • This Andrews is located in Levy County and lies 834 miles [1,342.2 km] to the southwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Levy County community of Andrews.
      • Nassau County
      • This Andrews is located in Nassau County and lies 734 miles [1,181.3 km] to the southwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nassau County community of Andrews.
    • Georgia
      • Heard 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 Georgia community of Andrews [Heard County].
      • Upson 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 Georgia community of Andrews [Upson County].
    • Indiana
      • Huntington County
      • This Andrews is located in Huntington County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Huntington County community of Andrews.
    • Iowa
      • Polk County
      • This Andrews is located in Polk County and lies 991 miles [1,594.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Andrews.
    • Kentucky
      • Laurel 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 Kentucky community of Andrews [Laurel County].
    • Maryland
      • Dorchester County
      • This Andrews is located in Dorchester County and lies 112 miles [180.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Andrews.
      • Prince George's 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 Andrews [Prince George's County].
    • Michigan
      • Berrien 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 Michigan community of Andrews [Berrien County].
    • Nebraska
      • Sioux County
      • This Andrews is located in Sioux County and lies 1,501 miles [2,415.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sioux County community of Andrews.
    • New Mexico
      • Sierra County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Sierra County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sierra County community of Andrews.
    • North Carolina
      • Cherokee County
      • This Andrews is located in Cherokee County and lies 577 miles [928.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Andrews.
    • North Dakota
      • Billings 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 North Dakota community of Andrews [Billings County].
    • Ohio
      • Morrow 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 Ohio community of Andrews [Morrow County].
      • Richland County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Richland County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Andrews.
    • Oregon
      • Harney County
      • This Andrews is located in Harney County and lies 2,254 miles [3,627.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harney County community of Andrews.
    • South Carolina
      • Georgetown County
      • This Andrews is located in Georgetown County and lies 502 miles [807.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Georgetown County community of Andrews.
    • Tennessee
      • Maury 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 Tennessee community of Andrews [Maury County].
    • Texas
      • Andrews County
      • This Andrews is located in Andrews County and lies 1,615 miles [2,599.1 km]<1> to the west of the Andrews that is located in Camden County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Andrews County community of Andrews.
      • Caldwell 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 Texas community of Andrews [Caldwell County].
      • Wood 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 Texas community of Andrews [Wood County].
    • Virginia
      • Spotsylvania 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 Andrews [Spotsylvania County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Andrews ...

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.

  • Bishops
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bishops have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishops
    • Bishops is located in Camden County
  • Cecil
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cecil have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cecil
    • Cecil is located in Gloucester County
  • Cedar Brook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Brook
    • Cedar Brook is located in Camden County
  • Cross Keys
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Keys have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Keys
    • Cross Keys is located in Gloucester County
  • Crowfoot
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crowfoot have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crowfoot
    • Crowfoot is located in Burlington County
  • Dicktown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dicktown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dicktown
    • Dicktown is located in Camden County
  • Downer
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Downer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downer
    • Downer is located in Gloucester County
  • Florence
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence
    • Florence is located in Camden County
  • Hickstown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickstown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickstown
    • Hickstown is located in Camden County
  • Ivystone Farms
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivystone Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivystone Farms
    • Ivystone Farms is located in Camden County
  • Lambs Terrace
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lambs Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lambs Terrace
    • Lambs Terrace is located in Camden County
  • New Freedom
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Freedom have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Freedom
    • New Freedom is located in Camden County
  • Reed Crossing
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reed Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed Crossing
    • Reed Crossing is located in Camden County
  • Sicklerville
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sicklerville
    • Sicklerville is located in Camden County

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

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

  • Camden, which is the Seat of Camden County, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Andrews to Camden, with an average speed<6> 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 five to six hours.
  • Trenton, which is the State Capital of New Jersey, lies 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northeast (NNE). 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 most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 124 miles [199.6 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving would take about two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 7 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,775 miles [9,294 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,478 miles [10,425.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,356 miles [7,010.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

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 drawn from Point A (ie- Andrews) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Andrews. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7240, Longitude: -74.9591       In this case, the coordinates for Andrews 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 Andrews 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>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 Andrews, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<6>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.
<7>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 Andrews to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 306.603 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.108 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.504 degrees.