East Hempfield, PA is a small town located in Lancaster County. It is known for its rich heritage, vibrant community and easy access to Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Residents of East Hempfield have access to multiple transportation options including public bus lines, railroads, and highways. The Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) operates four buses that serve the area. This includes routes to Lancaster city and Harrisburg two times per day. Additionally, Amtrak provides service from Lancaster Station to Philadelphia and other areas on the east coast. For those traveling by car, US Route 30 which runs along the eastern edge of East Hempfield provides easy access to both cities as well as Gettysburg and York. All in all, East Hempfield residents have numerous transportation options available when traveling both near and far.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in East Hempfield takes 21.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in East Hempfield get to work:
- 86.4% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit