How long is the commute from Palmyra Borough, NJ?

Name: Commute and cars in Palmyra Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Palmyra Borough, NJ take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

68.4% of workers drive alone to work.

3.6% take public transportation.

3.0% of workers walk to work.

16.6% work from home.

3.5% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 24.7 minutes (±1.8)
Public transportation: 3.6%
Work from home: 16.6%
Households without a car: 3.5%

How people in Palmyra Borough get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Palmyra Borough	Burlington County	New Jersey	United States
Drove alone	68.4% (±5.7 points)	72.8%	62.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	6.9% (±2.2 points)	6.3%	7.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	3.6% (±2.0 points)	2.1%	8.1%	3.2%
Walked	3.0% (±2.1 points)	0.9%	2.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.5% (±1.1 points)	1.2%	2.6%	2.0%
Worked from home	16.6% (±5.2 points)	16.7%	16.8%	15.1%

In Palmyra Borough, the average commute is lower than in Burlington County (29.1 minutes).

It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Palmyra Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Burlington County (2.1%).

It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Burlington County, Palmyra Borough ranks 36 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 486 of 561.

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

Cars per household in Palmyra Borough

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Palmyra Borough	Burlington County	New Jersey	United States
No vehicle	3.5% (±2.4 points)	4.3%	11.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	42.0% (±5.8 points)	31.9%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	40.8% (±6.1 points)	40.8%	35.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	13.7% (±2.9 points)	22.9%	18.3%	21.9%

In Palmyra Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Burlington County (4.3%).

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 Palmyra Borough

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Palmyra Borough	Burlington County	New Jersey	United States
Workers working from home	16.6% (±5.2 points)	16.7% (±0.7 points)	16.8% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.3% (±1.5 points)	96.4% (±0.3 points)	95.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	94.6% (±2.2 points)	94.8% (±0.4 points)	92.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Palmyra Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Burlington County (94.8%).

It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Palmyra Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Palmyra Borough
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Palmyra Borough	—	24.7 minutes (±1.8)	—
Riverton Borough	1.3 mi	28.1 minutes (±2.6)	Higher
Cinnaminson Township	2.4 mi	28.0 minutes (±1.7)	Higher
Pennsauken Township	2.7 mi	25.5 minutes (±1.4)	Not measurably different
Merchantville Borough	3.7 mi	25.3 minutes (±3.7)	Not measurably different
Maple Shade Township	4.1 mi	25.9 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Cherry Hill Mall	4.7 mi	27.1 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
Moorestown-Lenola	4.7 mi	23.8 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
Delran Township	4.7 mi	28.0 minutes (±2.6)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Riverton Borough, NJ (28.1 minutes), Cinnaminson Township, NJ (28.0 minutes), Delran Township, NJ (28.0 minutes).

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

Average commute across Burlington County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
30	Mount Laurel Township	27.0 minutes (±1.1)
31	Springfield Township (Burlington County)	26.9 minutes (±2.4)
32	Delanco Township	26.5 minutes (±4.3)
33 (tie)	Eastampton Township	25.9 minutes (±2.1)
33 (tie)	Maple Shade Township	25.9 minutes (±1.8)
35	Moorestown Township	25.7 minutes (±2.0)
36	Palmyra Borough	24.7 minutes (±1.8)
37	North Hanover Township	24.4 minutes (±3.1)
38	Bordentown	24.3 minutes (±3.0)
39	Wrightstown Borough	22.1 minutes (±4.6)
40	New Hanover Township	13.2 minutes (±1.4)

Showing 11 of 40 places in Burlington 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 Palmyra Borough

How long is the average commute in Palmyra Borough?

Workers who live in Palmyra Borough, NJ take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Palmyra Borough without a car?

3.5% of households in Palmyra Borough have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Palmyra Borough?

16.6% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Palmyra Borough worked from home, and 94.6% 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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