Hegins Township, located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, is a rural area with limited access to public transportation. The township has two primary ways to travel: private vehicles or the county-operated Schuylkill Transportation System (STS). STS operates five designated bus routes throughout Schuylkill County and offers different fares for various cities and towns, including Hegins Township. The nearest major airports are Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), both located approximately 30 miles away. In addition, Amtrak services are available at nearby Pottsville Station, providing travelers with access to points east and west of the state. For those looking for an alternative mode of transportation, bicycle lanes have recently been added to the roads that connect Hegins Township to surrounding areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hegins township takes 28.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hegins township get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 8.6% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit