Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Haddon, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Haddon and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Haddon

• 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 Haddon:
  • 39.897613, -75.096007
  • 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 Haddon

• 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 Camden County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Camden County
  • Since Haddon is near Gloucester County and also Philadelphia County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Gloucester County
  • eBird sighting report for Philadelphia 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 Haddon ...

We found two communities that share the name Haddon.

Within New Jersey, the name Haddon is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Ohio
    • Coshocton County
    • This community is historic<1> and although located in Coshocton County, we don't know where within the county.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coshocton County community of Haddon.
    • Delaware County
    • This community is historic and although located in Delaware County, we don't know where within the county.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Haddon.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Haddon ...

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.

• Cherry Hill
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
  • Cherry Hill is located in Camden County
• Chews
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chews have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chews
  • Chews is located in Camden County
• Delaware Gardens
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delaware Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delaware Gardens
  • Delaware Gardens is located in Camden County
• Downs Farms
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downs Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downs Farms
  • Downs Farms is located in Camden County
• Fishtown
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishtown
  • Fishtown is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
• Gardenville
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardenville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenville
  • Gardenville is located in Gloucester County
• Gardenville Center
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardenville Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenville Center
  • Gardenville Center is located in Gloucester County
• Golden Triangle
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Triangle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Triangle
  • Golden Triangle is located in Camden County
• Grays Ferry
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grays Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grays Ferry
  • Grays Ferry is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
• Greenhaven
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenhaven
  • Greenhaven is located in Camden County
• Greenland
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland
  • Greenland is located in Camden County
• Hilltop
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
  • Hilltop is located in Camden County
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  • Iron Rock
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Rock
    • Iron Rock is located in Camden County
  • Jordantown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jordantown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordantown
    • Jordantown is located in Camden County
  • Locustwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locustwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locustwood
    • Locustwood is located in Camden County
  • Meadowbrook
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Meadowbrook is located in Camden County
  • Northern Liberties
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northern Liberties have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northern Liberties
    • Northern Liberties is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
  • Packer Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Packer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Packer Park
    • Packer Park is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
  • Point Breeze
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point Breeze have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Breeze
    • Point Breeze is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
  • Poplar
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar
    • Poplar is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
  • Queen Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queen Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queen Village
    • Queen Village is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
  • Red Bank
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bank
    • Red Bank is located in Gloucester County
  • Snow Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snow Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow Hill
    • Snow Hill is located in Camden County
  • Society Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Society Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Society Hill
    • Society Hill is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
  • Sunset Beach
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Beach
    • Sunset Beach is located in Gloucester County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Haddon and extending to:

• Camden, which is the Seat of Camden County, lies just to the North Northwest.
• Trenton, which is the State Capital of New Jersey, lies 28 miles [45.1 km]<3> to the northeast (NE). If you could walk a straight line from Haddon to Trenton, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full 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 124 miles [199.6 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take about two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 7 days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,773 miles [9,290.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,478 miles [10,425.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,355 miles [7,008.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Haddon. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Camden County: www.camdencounty.com/

The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.nj.gov/