How long is the commute from New London, MN?

Name: Commute and cars in New London, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in New London, MN take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

78.7% of workers drive alone to work.

0.8% take public transportation.

5.0% of workers walk to work.

9.1% work from home.

2.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 20.5 minutes (±3.8)
Public transportation: 0.8%
Work from home: 9.1%
Households without a car: 2.6%

How people in New London get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	New London	Kandiyohi County	Minnesota	United States
Drove alone	78.7% (±7.2 points)	79.8%	68.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	6.4% (±4.3 points)	8.1%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.8% (±1.4 points)	0.5%	1.8%	3.2%
Walked	5.0% (±3.8 points)	1.0%	2.5%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±3.7 points)	1.5%	1.7%	2.0%
Worked from home	9.1% (±4.8 points)	9.1%	17.6%	15.1%

In New London, the average commute is not measurably different from Kandiyohi County (17.5 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).

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

In New London, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kandiyohi County (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).

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

In Kandiyohi County, New London ranks 21 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1862 of 2,544.

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

Cars per household in New London

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	New London	Kandiyohi County	Minnesota	United States
No vehicle	2.6% (±1.9 points)	5.5%	6.7%	8.4%
1 vehicle	42.0% (±8.4 points)	28.2%	30.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	33.4% (±7.6 points)	38.1%	39.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	22.0% (±7.6 points)	28.2%	23.1%	21.9%

In New London, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kandiyohi County (5.5%).

It is also lower than in Minnesota (6.7%).

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

Working from home and internet access in New London

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	New London	Kandiyohi County	Minnesota	United States
Workers working from home	9.1% (±4.8 points)	9.1% (±1.4 points)	17.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	96.2% (±2.9 points)	95.5% (±0.8 points)	95.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	90.8% (±4.3 points)	88.5% (±1.7 points)	91.6% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In New London, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kandiyohi County (88.5%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near New London

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New London
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
New London	—	20.5 minutes (±3.8)	—
New London Township	1.0 mi	22.5 minutes (±4.2)	Not measurably different
Burbank Township	4.3 mi	27.1 minutes (±4.2)	Higher
Spicer	4.4 mi	15.9 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different
Irving Township	6.1 mi	33.7 minutes (±6.6)	Higher
Lake Andrew Township	6.4 mi	27.2 minutes (±4.1)	Higher
Green Lake Township	7.4 mi	15.4 minutes (±1.5)	Lower
Roseville Township (Kandiyohi County)	7.8 mi	20.8 minutes (±3.3)	Not measurably different
Colfax Township	7.9 mi	29.4 minutes (±4.6)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Green Lake Township, MN (15.4 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burbank Township, MN (27.1 minutes), Irving Township, MN (33.7 minutes), Lake Andrew Township, MN (27.2 minutes).

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

Average commute across Kandiyohi County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
14 (tie)	Harrison Township	22.8 minutes (±4.1)
16	New London Township	22.5 minutes (±4.2)
17	Atwater	22.4 minutes (±3.3)
18	Regal	21.6 minutes (±9.2)
19	Gennessee Township	21.5 minutes (±3.5)
20	Roseville Township (Kandiyohi County)	20.8 minutes (±3.3)
21	New London	20.5 minutes (±3.8)
22	Raymond	20.2 minutes (±2.6)
23 (tie)	Pennock	20.0 minutes (±3.0)
23 (tie)	Edwards Township	20.0 minutes (±4.1)
25 (tie)	Dovre Township	18.7 minutes (±3.9)
25 (tie)	Holland Township	18.7 minutes (±4.3)
27	St. Johns Township	18.4 minutes (±5.9)

Showing 13 of 36 places in Kandiyohi 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 London

How long is the average commute in New London?

Workers who live in New London, MN take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in New London without a car?

2.6% of households in New London have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in New London?

9.1% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in New London worked from home, and 90.8% 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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