Hancock, MD is a small town in Washington County with a population of around 890 people. Despite its size, Hancock offers plenty of transportation options for locals and visitors alike. The most common means of transportation is by car, as Hancock has convenient access to US Route 40 and the Mason-Dixon Highway. For those who do not drive or prefer other modes of transportation, bus services are available from Washington County Public Transportation and the Hagerstown Metropolitan Transit Authority which connects Hancock to other nearby cities such as Hagerstown, Williamsport, and Sharpsburg. Additionally, there is an Amtrak station located just 12 miles north in Martinsburg, WV which provides service between cities in Maryland such as Baltimore, Washington DC, and Cumberland. Taxis are also available if needed for travel within Hancock or outside the city limits. With these various transportation options available, it is easy to get around Hancock or beyond!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hancock takes 30.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hancock get to work:
- 85.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.6% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit