Dorchester, Maryland
Dorchester: a city in Charles County, Maryland.
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Dorchester is a city located in the county of Charles in the U.S. state of Maryland.
Quick Facts about Dorchester
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Charles County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6182,-76.9433 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:51:05 (15th September 2026) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Dorchester is located at 38°37'5"N 76°56'36"W (38.6181700, -76.9433100).
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Weather
58°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph SE
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dorchester, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162122 | College of Southern Maryland | La Plata (MD) | 20646-0910 |
| 486424 | Saint Michael College of Allied Health | Alexandria (VA) | 22309-2348 |
| 430184 | Strayer University-Maryland | Suitland (MD) | 20746 |
| 436030 | Hair Academy II | Hillcrest Heights (MD) | 20748-1401 |
| 427894 | CET-Alexandria | Alexandria (VA) | 22312 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dorchester, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
| WDB | Woodbridge station | 1040 Express Way | RAIL |
| QAN | Quantico | 550 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Dorchester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Charles Center Post Office | Waldorf (MD) | 20603 |
| Waldorf Carrier Annex Post Office | Waldorf (MD) | 20602 |
| Waldor Post Office | Waldorf (MD) | 20602 |
| White Plain Post Office | White Plains (MD) | 20695 |
| Pomfr Post Office | Pomfret (MD) | 20675 |
Other cities in Charles County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charles County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf | 67,752 | Census designated place |
| Saint Charles | 36,376 | City in St. |
| Bennsville | 11,923 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
| La Plata | 9,800 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Bryans Road | 7,244 | Census designated place |
| Middletown | 4,910 | Town in Maryland, USA |
| Indian Head | 3,787 | Town in Charles County, Maryland, United States |
| Potomac Heights | 1,117 | Census designated place |