How long is the commute from Martinsville, NJ?
Workers who live in Martinsville, NJ take an average of 34.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.8% of workers drive alone to work.
4.3% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
26.0% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.0 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 4.3%
- Work from home
- 26.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Martinsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Martinsville | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.8% (±3.7 points) | 63.8% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9% (±1.4 points) | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.3% (±2.0 points) | 3.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.0% (±3.4 points) | 22.7% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Martinsville, the average commute is not measurably different from Somerset County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Martinsville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Somerset County (3.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Somerset County, Martinsville ranks 5 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 65 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Martinsville
| Vehicles available | Martinsville | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.2% (±3.7 points) | 31.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% (±4.6 points) | 41.7% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.2% (±3.9 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Martinsville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Somerset County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Martinsville
| Martinsville | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.0% (±3.4 points) | 22.7% (±0.9 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.9 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Martinsville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Somerset County (95.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Martinsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville | — | 34.0 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Green Knoll | 2.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Somerville Borough | 2.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Finderne | 2.9 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bound Brook Borough | 3.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Bridgewater Center | 3.7 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Warren Township | 3.7 mi | 33.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Corner | 4.1 mi | 32.0 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Bound Brook Borough | 4.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Green Knoll, NJ (28.7 minutes), Somerville Borough, NJ (28.2 minutes), Bound Brook Borough, NJ (23.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weston | 55.7 minutes (±24.5) |
| 2 | Belle Mead | 37.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | The Hills | 36.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Somerset | 35.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Martinsville | 34.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Blackwells Mills | 33.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Lyons | 33.9 minutes (±8.0) |
| 8 | Kingston | 33.7 minutes (±10.0) |
| 9 | Bradley Gardens | 32.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 (tie) | East Franklin | 32.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Neshanic Station | 32.8 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Martinsville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bridgewater Township, whose figures include it.
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 Martinsville
How long is the average commute in Martinsville?
Workers who live in Martinsville, NJ take an average of 34.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Martinsville without a car?
1.6% of households in Martinsville have no vehicle, and 4.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Martinsville?
26.0% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Martinsville worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville CDP, 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 Martinsville CDP, New Jersey (place:44430, in state:34).
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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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