How long is the commute from New Cumberland, PA?
Workers who live in New Cumberland, PA take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
20.6% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in New Cumberland get to work
| Means of transportation | New Cumberland | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.9% (±5.3 points) | 71.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±3.7 points) | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.6% (±4.4 points) | 17.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In New Cumberland, the average commute is lower than in Cumberland County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Cumberland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cumberland County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cumberland County, New Cumberland ranks 31 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2443 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Cumberland
| Vehicles available | New Cumberland | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±2.9 points) | 5.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% (±7.2 points) | 33.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±6.6 points) | 41.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±4.3 points) | 20.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In New Cumberland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cumberland County (5.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in New Cumberland
| New Cumberland | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.6% (±4.4 points) | 17.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±2.0 points) | 92.2% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Cumberland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cumberland County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Cumberland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cumberland | — | 18.1 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Lower Allen | 1.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lemoyne | 1.5 mi | 20.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Hill | 2.8 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wormleysburg | 2.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Steelton | 2.8 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Enhaut | 2.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Allen Township | 2.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Bressler | 3.1 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wormleysburg, PA (22.2 minutes), Lower Allen Township, PA (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Shippensburg | 19.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 26 | North Middleton Township | 19.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 | Upper Allen Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 28 | North Newton Township | 18.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 29 | Carlisle | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 30 | Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 31 | New Cumberland | 18.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 32 | Shiremanstown | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 33 | Shippensburg Township | 17.3 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 9 of 33 places in Cumberland 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 New Cumberland
How long is the average commute in New Cumberland?
Workers who live in New Cumberland, PA take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Cumberland without a car?
5.1% of households in New Cumberland have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Cumberland?
20.6% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in New Cumberland worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Cumberland borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Cumberland borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Cumberland borough, Pennsylvania
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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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