Covington, Georgia is a small city located in the eastern part of Georgia, just 35 miles east of Atlanta. As such, it has access to some of the best transportation options around. Travelers can take advantage of public transportation including buses operated by the Covington-Newton County Transit System (CNCTS), which provides local service within town and travel between nearby cities. The CNCTS bus routes have stops in Atlanta as well as other nearby cities like Madison and Social Circle. For those looking for a faster way to get around town, there are also car rental services that provide vehicles for short or long term rentals. Additionally, taxis and ride share companies like Lyft offer convenient transportation options for those looking to get from point A to point B quickly and affordably.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Covington takes 25.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Covington get to work:
- 77.9% drive their own car alone
- 13.4% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit