# Piney Point Light, United States: what it is and when to go > Piney Point Light is a lighthouse in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States (St. Mary's City). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/piney-point-lighthouse/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Lighthouse in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States · History, Architecture - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 349 km as the crow flies - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 38.13534, -76.52971 ## What it is and where Piney Point Light is a lighthouse in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States (St. Mary's City). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. The oldest lighthouse on the Potomac was constructed by John Donahoo in 1836. Located 14 miles up the Potomac River from the Bay. It is in [St. Mary's City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/st-mary-s-city/), where this site lists 7 more places to see, 10.0 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 38.13534, -76.52971; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 349 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.135336%2C-76.529712) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.135336%2C-76.529712) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Piney Point Light is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 38 | | February | Possible | 10 h 35 | | March | Best time | 11 h 42 | | April | Best time | 13 h | | May | Best time | 14 h 04 | | June | Best time | 14 h 38 | | July | Best time | 14 h 24 | | August | Best time | 13 h 29 | | September | Best time | 12 h 14 | | October | Best time | 10 h 59 | | November | Possible | 9 h 54 | | December | Possible | 9 h 22 | In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. | What you come for | Best time | Possible | | --- | --- | --- | | History | March to October | November to February | | Architecture | March to October | November to February | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Piney Point Light has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [German submarine U-1105](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/u-1105/): 1944 Type VII C/41 submarine · 2.3 km - [Ragged Point Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ragged-point-light/): Lighthouse in Maryland, United States · 6.6 km - [St. Mary's City, Maryland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historic-st-mary-s-city/): Museums and art · 10.0 km - [Maryland Dove](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-maryland-dove/): Replica of the 17th-century vessel known for the founding of Maryland · 10.0 km - [St. Mary's River State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-mary-s-river-state-park/): State park in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States · 15 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Piney Point Light? It is a lighthouse in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Piney Point Light? March to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. ### How do you get to Piney Point Light? The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 349 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.135336%2C-76.529712) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [German submarine U-1105](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/u-1105/), [Ragged Point Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ragged-point-light/), [St. Mary's City, Maryland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historic-st-mary-s-city/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/254572718), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7195628), CC0. More about Piney Point Light on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piney_Point_Light). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).