Ben Avon Heights, PA is a small community located in the western suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA. Despite its small size, there are a variety of public transportation options available for residents to take advantage of. The Port Authority of Allegheny County provides bus service along Camp Horne Road and from there residents can connect to greater Pittsburgh's bus and light rail transit system. Additionally, the Ben Avon Loop runs through the community and connects major shopping areas with local neighborhoods. For those looking for car travel, Ben Avon Heights is conveniently located close to I-279 as well as other major roadways like Route 65 and Perry Highway which provide easy access to downtown Pittsburgh and other surrounding communities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ben Avon Heights takes 26.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ben Avon Heights get to work:
- 78.2% drive their own car alone
- 3.7% carpool with others
- 17.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit