How long is the commute from Newark, NJ?
Workers who live in Newark, NJ take an average of 32.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.1% of workers drive alone to work.
19.3% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
34.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.6 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 19.3%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 34.3%
How people in Newark get to work
| Means of transportation | Newark | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.1% (±1.7 points) | 52.7% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±1.1 points) | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 19.3% (±1.2 points) | 15.8% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.8% (±0.7 points) | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±0.7 points) | 16.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Newark, the average commute is lower than in Essex County (33.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Newark, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Essex County (15.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Newark ranks 12 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 175 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newark
| Vehicles available | Newark | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 34.3% (±1.5 points) | 21.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% (±1.7 points) | 40.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.4% (±1.0 points) | 28.0% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.0% (±0.7 points) | 10.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Newark, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Essex County (21.0%).
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 Newark
| Newark | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±0.7 points) | 16.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±0.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±1.2 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Newark, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Essex County (90.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Newark
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | — | 32.6 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Harrison Town | 1.7 mi | 40.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| East Newark Borough | 2.0 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Irvington Township | 3.1 mi | 34.9 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Kearny Town | 3.2 mi | 33.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Orange | 3.5 mi | 35.4 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Hillside Township | 3.5 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Ampere North | 3.7 mi | 30.9 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake (Essex County) | 3.9 mi | 38.7 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hillside Township, NJ (29.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harrison Town, NJ (40.7 minutes), Irvington Township, NJ (34.9 minutes), East Orange, NJ (35.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Montclair Township | 35.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | East Orange | 35.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Irvington Township | 34.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 9 | West Orange Township | 34.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Cedar Grove Township | 34.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | Roseland Borough | 32.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 12 | Newark | 32.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Belleville Township | 32.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Bloomfield Township | 32.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 13 (tie) | Verona Township | 32.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Orange | 32.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 17 | Nutley Township | 30.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Essex Fells Borough | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Essex 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 Newark
How long is the average commute in Newark?
Workers who live in Newark, NJ take an average of 32.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newark without a car?
34.3% of households in Newark have no vehicle, and 19.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newark?
7.3% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Newark worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newark city, Essex 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 Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:51000, in state:34 county:013).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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