Hockessin, DE is a small town located in New Castle County in Delaware. Due to its location within the state, Hockessin has easy access to major highways and public transportation. The main public transportation provider for Hockessin is the DART First State bus system. It provides several routes that run through Hockessin, including routes from Wilmington to Newark and Middletown. Additionally, some of DART's buses provide connections to nearby cities and towns such as Bear, Claymont, and Newark. For those looking to travel beyond the local area, there are also Amtrak train stations located in Wilmington and Newark that provide service throughout the Northeast Corridor. For individuals who would prefer to drive their own vehicles, U.S. Route 202 runs through the heart of Hockessin with easy access to I-95 and DelDOT's statewide network of toll roads and highways. With a variety of options available for commuters living in Hockesin, DE, there are plenty of ways for people to get around without needing to rely on personal cars.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hockessin takes 27.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hockessin get to work:
- 87.3% drive their own car alone
- 5.0% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 2.4% take mass transit