Hingham, MA is a scenic coastal town located in Plymouth County. It is accessible by land and sea with several transportation options available for both locals and visitors alike. Hingham is connected to the Boston metropolitan area via two highways; Route 3A and Route 228. Both highways offer easy access to nearby cities like Quincy, Weymouth, and Cohasset. Residents can also utilize the MBTA Commuter Rail which has a station in Hingham Center with direct access to Boston South Station. Additionally, the MBTA offers bus service that connects Hingham to other south shore towns such as Hull, Scituate, Norwell, Hanover, and Rockland. For visitors coming from outside of Massachusetts or out of state, there are several airports located nearby including Logan International Airport in Boston and TF Green Airport in Providence which can be reached within an hour's drive from Hingham. With numerous transportation options available, it is easy for residents and visitors alike to access all that Hingham has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hingham takes 36.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hingham get to work:
- 67.8% drive their own car alone
- 5.7% carpool with others
- 7.6% work from home
- 17.9% take mass transit