North Star, DE is a vibrant community located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With its lush forests, rolling hills and ample outdoor activities, it’s no surprise that people are flocking to this beautiful area. For those needing to commute, North Star offers several transportation options.
For those traveling by car, there is easy access to major highways and arterial roads that connect North Star with other nearby cities. For public transportation, buses from Southeastern Delaware Transit Corporation (DART) run throughout the city and surrounding areas providing citizens with convenient access to employment centers and shopping destinations. Additionally, Amtrak also provides commuter rail service into the downtown area of Wilmington as well as Philadelphia and Baltimore with direct connections to points further South. There is also an airport close by in Georgetown which services small planes for private use or air travel.
In short, whatever your transportation needs may be, North Star has you covered. Its proximity to major highways, transit options from DART as well as reliable train routes through Amtrak make it easy for residents of North Star to get around without having to worry about overcrowded streets or long travel times.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in North Star takes 24.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in North Star get to work:
- 82.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.4% carpool with others
- 9.3% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit