How long is the commute from Paulsboro Borough, NJ?

Name: Commute and cars in Paulsboro Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Paulsboro Borough, NJ take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

82.1% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.7% of workers walk to work.

8.2% work from home.

13.1% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 23.6 minutes (±3.1)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 8.2%
Households without a car: 13.1%

How people in Paulsboro Borough get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Paulsboro Borough	Gloucester County	New Jersey	United States
Drove alone	82.1% (±7.3 points)	74.6%	62.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	7.4% (±4.5 points)	6.3%	7.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±1.8 points)	1.3%	8.1%	3.2%
Walked	1.7% (±3.2 points)	1.6%	2.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.5% (±1.0 points)	1.4%	2.6%	2.0%
Worked from home	8.2% (±5.5 points)	14.9%	16.8%	15.1%

In Paulsboro Borough, the average commute is lower than in Gloucester County (28.2 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 Paulsboro Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gloucester County (1.3%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Gloucester County, Paulsboro Borough ranks 24 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 515 of 561.

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

Cars per household in Paulsboro Borough

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Paulsboro Borough	Gloucester County	New Jersey	United States
No vehicle	13.1% (±7.6 points)	5.2%	11.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	44.4% (±11.3 points)	29.2%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	31.7% (±10.3 points)	41.3%	35.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	10.8% (±4.3 points)	24.3%	18.3%	21.9%

In Paulsboro Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Gloucester County (5.2%).

It is not measurably different from New Jersey (11.1%).

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

Working from home and internet access in Paulsboro Borough

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Paulsboro Borough	Gloucester County	New Jersey	United States
Workers working from home	8.2% (±5.5 points)	14.9% (±0.9 points)	16.8% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	96.9% (±4.2 points)	96.6% (±0.4 points)	95.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	88.1% (±7.0 points)	93.0% (±0.7 points)	92.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Paulsboro Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gloucester County (93.0%).

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 Paulsboro Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Paulsboro Borough
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Paulsboro Borough	—	23.6 minutes (±3.1)	—
Tinicum Township (Delaware County)	1.8 mi	22.2 minutes (±2.5)	Not measurably different
Gibbstown	2.3 mi	30.4 minutes (±4.5)	Higher
Thorofare	2.4 mi	39.0 minutes (±11.2)	Higher
Mount Royal	2.5 mi	31.3 minutes (±10.2)	Not measurably different
Greenwich Township (Gloucester County)	2.6 mi	29.8 minutes (±3.6)	Higher
West Deptford Township	2.9 mi	25.5 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different
Mickleton	3.4 mi	22.9 minutes (±3.9)	Not measurably different
East Greenwich Township	3.4 mi	28.0 minutes (±2.8)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gibbstown, NJ (30.4 minutes), Thorofare, NJ (39.0 minutes), Greenwich Township (Gloucester County), NJ (29.8 minutes).

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

Average commute across Gloucester County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
18	Swedesboro Borough	26.2 minutes (±2.7)
19	Deptford Township	26.0 minutes (±1.5)
20	Logan Township	25.9 minutes (±3.5)
21	West Deptford Township	25.5 minutes (±1.9)
22	Woodbury	25.2 minutes (±2.1)
23	Woodbury Heights Borough	24.0 minutes (±2.1)
24	Paulsboro Borough	23.6 minutes (±3.1)

Showing 7 of 24 places in Gloucester 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 Paulsboro Borough

How long is the average commute in Paulsboro Borough?

Workers who live in Paulsboro Borough, NJ take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Paulsboro Borough without a car?

13.1% of households in Paulsboro Borough have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Paulsboro Borough?

8.2% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Paulsboro Borough worked from home, and 88.1% 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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