How long is the commute from Bayonne, NJ?
Workers who live in Bayonne, NJ take an average of 33.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.5% of workers drive alone to work.
19.9% take public transportation.
6.3% of workers walk to work.
14.3% work from home.
23.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 19.9%
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Households without a car
- 23.2%
How people in Bayonne get to work
| Means of transportation | Bayonne | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.5% (±2.8 points) | 32.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±1.1 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 19.9% (±2.2 points) | 31.3% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.3% (±1.2 points) | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.0 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.3% (±1.7 points) | 20.6% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Bayonne, the average commute is not measurably different from Hudson County (35.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bayonne, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Hudson County (31.3%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hudson County, Bayonne ranks 8 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 134 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bayonne
| Vehicles available | Bayonne | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.2% (±2.3 points) | 33.4% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.9% (±2.6 points) | 46.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.7% (±2.2 points) | 15.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.3% (±1.4 points) | 5.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Bayonne, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hudson County (33.4%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bayonne
| Bayonne | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.3% (±1.7 points) | 20.6% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±1.5 points) | 91.5% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bayonne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hudson County (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bayonne
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne | — | 33.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Jersey City | 4.1 mi | 36.8 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Elizabeth | 4.4 mi | 26.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Newark | 5.4 mi | 32.6 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Town | 6.0 mi | 40.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Kearny Town | 6.2 mi | 33.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kean University | 6.5 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Hillside Township | 6.6 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| East Newark Borough | 6.8 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elizabeth, NJ (26.7 minutes), Kean University, NJ (17.8 minutes), Hillside Township, NJ (29.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jersey City, NJ (36.8 minutes), Harrison Town, NJ (40.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hudson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Guttenberg Town | 38.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 (tie) | Hoboken | 36.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 3 (tie) | Jersey City | 36.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Weehawken Township | 36.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | West New York Town | 34.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | East Newark Borough | 34.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 8 | Bayonne | 33.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 (tie) | North Bergen Township | 33.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Union City | 33.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 11 | Kearny Town | 33.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 12 | Secaucus Town | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Hudson 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 Bayonne
How long is the average commute in Bayonne?
Workers who live in Bayonne, NJ take an average of 33.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bayonne without a car?
23.2% of households in Bayonne have no vehicle, and 19.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bayonne?
14.3% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Bayonne worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayonne city, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayonne city, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayonne city, Hudson County, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bayonne city, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:03580, in state:34 county:017).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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