New Cumberland, WV is a small town with a population of about 1,650 people. Despite its size, it offers a wide variety of public transportation options. The local bus system, operated by the Hancock County Transit Authority (HCTA), is a convenient way to get around. HCTA provides regular bus routes to all major areas in and around New Cumberland as well as connections to nearby cities such as Weirton and Steubenville. Additionally, the Regional Airport Authority of West Virginia (RAAWV) operates out of Brooke County Airport nearby, providing easy access to destinations in West Virginia and surrounding states. For those traveling longer distances, there are several airports located within a two hour drive, including Pittsburgh International Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio. All these options make it easy for locals to travel both near and far from New Cumberland.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in New Cumberland (zip 26047) takes 26.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in New Cumberland (zip 26047) get to work:
- 86.6% drive their own car alone
- 4.2% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 2.6% take mass transit