How long is the commute from Gettysburg, PA?
Workers who live in Gettysburg, PA take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
32.1% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in Gettysburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Gettysburg | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.6% (±6.8 points) | 76.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±2.7 points) | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 32.1% (±4.9 points) | 3.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±2.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±3.7 points) | 11.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Gettysburg, the average commute is lower than in Adams County (28.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gettysburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Gettysburg ranks 33 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2500 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gettysburg
| Vehicles available | Gettysburg | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±4.6 points) | 4.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% (±6.0 points) | 25.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±7.1 points) | 38.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±4.2 points) | 31.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Gettysburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Adams County (4.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gettysburg
| Gettysburg | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±3.7 points) | 11.7% (±1.2 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±2.7 points) | 94.3% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±3.9 points) | 90.0% (±0.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gettysburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Adams County (90.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gettysburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | — | 16.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 2.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Lake Heritage | 3.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Straban Township | 4.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Highland Township (Adams County) | 5.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | 5.2 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Bonneauville | 5.4 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Freedom Township (Adams County) | 6.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Adams County) | 6.7 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cumberland Township (Adams County), PA (23.7 minutes), Lake Heritage, PA (28.7 minutes), Straban Township, PA (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Bendersville | 24.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 28 (tie) | Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 23.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 28 (tie) | Hamilton Township (Adams County) | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 30 | Arendtsville | 23.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 31 | Biglerville | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 32 | New Oxford | 21.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 33 | Gettysburg | 16.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 34 | McSherrystown | 15.8 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 8 of 34 places in Adams County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gettysburg
How long is the average commute in Gettysburg?
Workers who live in Gettysburg, PA take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gettysburg without a car?
10.6% of households in Gettysburg have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gettysburg?
10.1% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Gettysburg worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gettysburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gettysburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gettysburg borough, Pennsylvania
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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