Franklin, VA is located in the heart of the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and offers residents convenient access to a variety of transportation options. Public transportation is available through the Hampton Roads Transit system (HRT) which provides bus service throughout the city and connecting to other cities in the region. Residents also have access to several major highways, including Interstate 64, U.S. Route 58, and U.S. Route 460, making it easy for commuters to travel to nearby cities with ease. Additionally, Amtrak has two stops within Franklin County that provide access to train travel throughout the country and beyond. There are also dedicated bike paths in Franklin that are great for cyclists who want to ride around town or explore nearby areas without a car. By providing these various public transit options, Franklin makes it easy for residents to get around town and experience all that Virginia has to offer without relying on an automobile for every trip.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Franklin takes 26.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Franklin get to work:
- 87.8% drive their own car alone
- 6.4% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit