Franklin County, Pennsylvania is located in the South Central region of Pennsylvania and offers residents a range of transportation options. The county has several highways that run through it such as Pennsylvania Route 995 and Interstate 81. Additionally, many local streets are available for those who prefer to drive themselves around the county. For those looking to use public transport, Franklin County is served by the Port Authority Transit (PAT) system. This includes services like a bus line that runs throughout the county with various stops and connections to other cities in the state. In addition, there is an Amtrak train station located in Shippensburg just outside of Franklin County providing service to Philadelphia and other points along the East Coast. All these options make Franklin County an excellent choice for commuting or traveling around the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Franklin County takes 24.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Franklin County get to work:
- 83.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit