How long is the commute from North Plainfield Borough, NJ?

Name: Commute and cars in North Plainfield Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in North Plainfield Borough, NJ take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

66.6% of workers drive alone to work.

4.4% take public transportation.

1.5% of workers walk to work.

9.3% work from home.

6.7% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 31.4 minutes (±2.4)
Public transportation: 4.4%
Work from home: 9.3%
Households without a car: 6.7%

How people in North Plainfield Borough get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	North Plainfield Borough	Somerset County	New Jersey	United States
Drove alone	66.6% (±4.7 points)	63.8%	62.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	9.8% (±2.6 points)	6.5%	7.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	4.4% (±1.7 points)	3.4%	8.1%	3.2%
Walked	1.5% (±0.9 points)	1.2%	2.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	8.4% (±2.9 points)	2.4%	2.6%	2.0%
Worked from home	9.3% (±2.6 points)	22.7%	16.8%	15.1%

In North Plainfield Borough, the average commute is not measurably different from Somerset County (31.4 minutes).

It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).

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

In North Plainfield Borough, 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, North Plainfield Borough ranks 10 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 242 of 561.

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

Cars per household in North Plainfield Borough

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	North Plainfield Borough	Somerset County	New Jersey	United States
No vehicle	6.7% (±2.8 points)	4.0%	11.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	38.8% (±5.2 points)	31.5%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	34.7% (±4.5 points)	41.7%	35.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	19.8% (±3.5 points)	22.7%	18.3%	21.9%

In North Plainfield Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Somerset County (4.0%).

It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).

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

Working from home and internet access in North Plainfield Borough

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	North Plainfield Borough	Somerset County	New Jersey	United States
Workers working from home	9.3% (±2.6 points)	22.7% (±0.9 points)	16.8% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.8% (±1.2 points)	97.7% (±0.3 points)	95.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.6% (±3.1 points)	95.8% (±0.5 points)	92.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In North Plainfield Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Somerset County (95.8%).

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 North Plainfield Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Plainfield Borough
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
North Plainfield Borough	—	31.4 minutes (±2.4)	—
Plainfield	1.3 mi	29.5 minutes (±1.2)	Not measurably different
Watchung Borough	1.5 mi	33.6 minutes (±4.0)	Not measurably different
Dunellen Borough	2.5 mi	31.7 minutes (±5.8)	Not measurably different
Green Brook Township	2.6 mi	30.4 minutes (±4.2)	Not measurably different
Fanwood Borough	3.2 mi	41.6 minutes (±9.2)	Higher
South Plainfield Borough	3.5 mi	29.7 minutes (±1.4)	Not measurably different
Scotch Plains Township	3.6 mi	33.7 minutes (±2.4)	Not measurably different
Berkeley Heights Township	3.9 mi	36.8 minutes (±3.4)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fanwood Borough, NJ (41.6 minutes), Berkeley Heights Township, NJ (36.8 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
4	Warren Township	33.4 minutes (±2.3)
5	Hillsborough Township	33.3 minutes (±1.6)
6	Bedminster Township	32.8 minutes (±2.6)
7 (tie)	Bernards Township	32.5 minutes (±2.1)
7 (tie)	Far Hills Borough	32.5 minutes (±5.6)
9 (tie)	Bridgewater Township	31.4 minutes (±1.6)
9 (tie)	North Plainfield Borough	31.4 minutes (±2.4)
11	Green Brook Township	30.4 minutes (±4.2)
12 (tie)	Branchburg Township	30.3 minutes (±2.6)
12 (tie)	Millstone Borough	30.3 minutes (±4.0)
14	Bernardsville Borough	28.3 minutes (±3.9)
15	Somerville Borough	28.2 minutes (±2.9)
16	Manville Borough	27.5 minutes (±2.7)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Somerset 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 North Plainfield Borough

How long is the average commute in North Plainfield Borough?

Workers who live in North Plainfield Borough, NJ take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in North Plainfield Borough without a car?

6.7% of households in North Plainfield Borough have no vehicle, and 4.4% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in North Plainfield Borough?

9.3% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in North Plainfield Borough worked from home, and 92.6% 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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