How long is the commute from South Williamsport, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in South Williamsport, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in South Williamsport, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

82.8% of workers drive alone to work.

1.1% take public transportation.

2.9% of workers walk to work.

5.4% work from home.

6.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 18.4 minutes (±4.4)
Public transportation: 1.1%
Work from home: 5.4%
Households without a car: 6.2%

How people in South Williamsport get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	South Williamsport	Lycoming County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	82.8% (±5.0 points)	77.2%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	4.7% (±3.0 points)	8.0%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.1% (±1.1 points)	1.3%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	2.9% (±2.1 points)	3.5%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	3.2% (±2.9 points)	1.3%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	5.4% (±2.6 points)	8.7%	15.6%	15.1%

In South Williamsport, the average commute is not measurably different from Lycoming County (21.1 minutes).

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

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

In South Williamsport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lycoming County (1.3%).

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

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

In Lycoming County, South Williamsport ranks 48 of 52 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 2427 of 2,548.

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

Cars per household in South Williamsport

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	South Williamsport	Lycoming County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	6.2% (±3.2 points)	9.7%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	43.0% (±6.0 points)	33.2%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	37.3% (±6.6 points)	35.1%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	13.5% (±4.3 points)	22.0%	18.6%	21.9%

In South Williamsport, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lycoming County (9.7%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in South Williamsport

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Williamsport	Lycoming County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	5.4% (±2.6 points)	8.7% (±1.1 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	91.0% (±4.6 points)	92.2% (±0.9 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	90.9% (±4.2 points)	87.9% (±1.1 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In South Williamsport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lycoming County (87.9%).

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 South Williamsport

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Williamsport
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
South Williamsport	—	18.4 minutes (±4.4)	—
Williamsport	2.0 mi	15.8 minutes (±1.1)	Not measurably different
Duboistown	2.0 mi	20.0 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Armstrong Township (Lycoming County)	2.7 mi	20.4 minutes (±3.9)	Not measurably different
Loyalsock Township	2.8 mi	15.4 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
Kenmar	2.9 mi	16.8 minutes (±5.6)	Not measurably different
Garden View	3.1 mi	17.4 minutes (±4.9)	Not measurably different
Montoursville	4.5 mi	17.2 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
Old Lycoming Township	4.8 mi	19.5 minutes (±3.8)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

Average commute across Lycoming County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
42	Nippenose Township	20.1 minutes (±2.9)
43 (tie)	Duboistown	20.0 minutes (±3.1)
43 (tie)	Hepburn Township	20.0 minutes (±2.5)
45 (tie)	Old Lycoming Township	19.5 minutes (±3.8)
45 (tie)	Upper Fairfield Township	19.5 minutes (±1.6)
47	Porter Township (Lycoming County)	19.4 minutes (±5.0)
48	South Williamsport	18.4 minutes (±4.4)
49	Muncy Creek Township	18.3 minutes (±2.5)
50	Montoursville	17.2 minutes (±2.2)
51	Williamsport	15.8 minutes (±1.1)
52	Loyalsock Township	15.4 minutes (±2.3)

Showing 11 of 52 places in Lycoming 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 South Williamsport

How long is the average commute in South Williamsport?

Workers who live in South Williamsport, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in South Williamsport without a car?

6.2% of households in South Williamsport have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in South Williamsport?

5.4% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in South Williamsport worked from home, and 90.9% 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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