How long is the commute from Nanticoke, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in Nanticoke, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Nanticoke, PA take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

69.3% of workers drive alone to work.

1.0% take public transportation.

3.4% of workers walk to work.

9.3% work from home.

12.5% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 21.4 minutes (±1.7)
Public transportation: 1.0%
Work from home: 9.3%
Households without a car: 12.5%

How people in Nanticoke get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Nanticoke	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	69.3% (±6.0 points)	74.6%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	15.9% (±5.7 points)	10.0%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.0% (±0.8 points)	0.7%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	3.4% (±1.6 points)	2.4%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.1% (±0.7 points)	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	9.3% (±2.7 points)	10.9%	15.6%	15.1%

In Nanticoke, the average commute is lower than in Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Nanticoke, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Luzerne County (0.7%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Luzerne County, Nanticoke ranks 56 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 2154 of 2,548.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Nanticoke

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Nanticoke	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	12.5% (±4.0 points)	9.5%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	43.8% (±4.5 points)	38.1%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	29.3% (±4.7 points)	34.6%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	14.5% (±2.8 points)	17.8%	18.6%	21.9%

In Nanticoke, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Luzerne County (9.5%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Nanticoke

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Nanticoke	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	9.3% (±2.7 points)	10.9% (±0.7 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	89.4% (±3.1 points)	92.0% (±0.6 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	85.8% (±3.4 points)	87.8% (±0.7 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Nanticoke, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Luzerne County (87.8%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Nanticoke

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Nanticoke
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Nanticoke	—	21.4 minutes (±1.7)	—
Newport Township	2.1 mi	24.8 minutes (±2.8)	Higher
Warrior Run	2.7 mi	20.2 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different
Plymouth Township (Luzerne County)	2.9 mi	25.3 minutes (±3.2)	Higher
Hanover Township (Luzerne County)	3.0 mi	19.0 minutes (±1.6)	Lower
Nuangola	3.1 mi	23.8 minutes (±3.2)	Not measurably different
Sugar Notch	3.6 mi	23.5 minutes (±3.3)	Not measurably different
Plymouth	3.7 mi	22.4 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Slocum Township	4.3 mi	25.9 minutes (±2.3)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hanover Township (Luzerne County), PA (19.0 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newport Township, PA (24.8 minutes), Plymouth Township (Luzerne County), PA (25.3 minutes), Slocum Township, PA (25.9 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Luzerne County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
50	Plymouth	22.4 minutes (±2.8)
51	West Hazleton	22.1 minutes (±4.9)
52	Laurel Run	22.0 minutes (±3.4)
53 (tie)	Avoca	21.8 minutes (±3.0)
53 (tie)	Kingston	21.8 minutes (±2.7)
53 (tie)	West Wyoming	21.8 minutes (±2.4)
56	Nanticoke	21.4 minutes (±1.7)
57	Hazleton	21.3 minutes (±2.0)
58	Larksville	21.0 minutes (±4.6)
59	Hazle Township	20.9 minutes (±2.9)
60	Wilkes-Barre	20.7 minutes (±1.9)
61	Luzerne	20.4 minutes (±3.3)
62	Plains Township	20.3 minutes (±3.4)

Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Nanticoke

How long is the average commute in Nanticoke?

Workers who live in Nanticoke, PA take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Nanticoke without a car?

12.5% of households in Nanticoke have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Nanticoke?

9.3% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Nanticoke worked from home, and 85.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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