Pearl River, MS is a small town located in Hancock County. Despite its small size, Pearl River offers a variety of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The town is well connected by roadways with Interstate 59 running nearby, connecting it to larger cities like Mobile, AL and New Orleans, LA. There are also several major highways that pass through Pearl River giving residents easy access to surrounding areas as well as providing convenient transport between neighboring towns. Additionally, many smaller roads provide access to the center of Pearl River which makes it easy to get around the city.
The city also has several public transportation options for people who do not have their own vehicle or who may not want to drive long distances. The Hancock County Transit Authority operates buses throughout the county and offers services in and around Pearl River including destinations such as Slidell, Louisiana and Gulfport-Biloxi Airport. Additionally, the Hancock County Senior Center operates a van service that can be used by elderly citizens to get around town safely and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pearl River takes 25.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pearl River get to work:
- 56.6% drive their own car alone
- 39.2% carpool with others
- 0.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit