How long is the commute from North Newton Township, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in North Newton Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in North Newton Township, PA take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

69.9% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

5.5% of workers walk to work.

12.3% work from home.

7.3% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 18.8 minutes (±1.8)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 12.3%
Households without a car: 7.3%

How people in North Newton Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	North Newton Township	Cumberland County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	69.9% (±7.4 points)	71.0%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	7.8% (±4.1 points)	6.0%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.2%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	5.5% (±3.8 points)	3.5%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	4.5% (±2.9 points)	1.6%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	12.3% (±4.8 points)	17.7%	15.6%	15.1%

In North Newton Township, 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 North Newton Township, 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, North Newton Township ranks 28 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 2405 of 2,548.

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

Cars per household in North Newton Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	North Newton Township	Cumberland County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	7.3% (±3.2 points)	5.0%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	13.0% (±4.6 points)	33.2%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	40.3% (±7.1 points)	41.0%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	39.5% (±7.5 points)	20.8%	18.6%	21.9%

In North Newton Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cumberland County (5.0%).

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 North Newton Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	North Newton Township	Cumberland County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	12.3% (±4.8 points)	17.7% (±0.9 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	92.7% (±3.9 points)	94.9% (±0.6 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	86.2% (±5.4 points)	92.2% (±0.6 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In North Newton Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Cumberland County (92.2%).

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 North Newton Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Newton Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
North Newton Township	—	18.8 minutes (±1.8)	—
Newville	3.0 mi	22.9 minutes (±2.0)	Higher
Upper Mifflin Township	4.4 mi	33.0 minutes (±3.8)	Higher
South Newton Township	5.6 mi	24.2 minutes (±2.8)	Higher
Newburg (Cumberland County)	5.8 mi	27.5 minutes (±4.6)	Higher
Hopewell Township (Cumberland County)	5.8 mi	28.2 minutes (±3.6)	Higher
Penn Township (Cumberland County)	6.0 mi	24.9 minutes (±2.1)	Higher
Shippensburg Township	6.2 mi	17.3 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
West Pennsboro Township	6.6 mi	25.4 minutes (±2.0)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newville, PA (22.9 minutes), Upper Mifflin Township, PA (33.0 minutes), South Newton Township, PA (24.2 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
22	East Pennsboro Township	20.8 minutes (±1.9)
23	Camp Hill	20.7 minutes (±3.0)
24	Lemoyne	20.5 minutes (±4.4)
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 12 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 North Newton Township

How long is the average commute in North Newton Township?

Workers who live in North Newton Township, PA take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in North Newton Township without a car?

7.3% of households in North Newton Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in North Newton Township?

12.3% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in North Newton Township worked from home, and 86.2% 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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