Deer Lake borough, PA is a small community located in the Lehigh Valley region of Eastern Pennsylvania. It has a variety of amenities and access to multiple modes of transportation that make commuting and traveling from this area convenient. The borough is served by both public and private bus routes run by LANtaBus which offer daily service through the region. For those who prefer to drive, major highways such as US-209, I-80, I-78 and others provide easy access throughout the region and beyond. In addition, train travel is available nearby at Hazleton Station on Amtrak's Keystone Service line providing connections to Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Finally, those looking for air travel can find it just a short drive away at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Deer Lake takes 26.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Deer Lake get to work:
- 84.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.3% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit