How long is the commute from Sewaren, NJ?
Workers who live in Sewaren, NJ take an average of 35.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.1% of workers drive alone to work.
12.2% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.1% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.2 minutes (±13.8)
- Public transportation
- 12.2%
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Sewaren get to work
| Means of transportation | Sewaren | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.1% (±14.6 points) | 61.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±5.1 points) | 8.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.2% (±10.9 points) | 5.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.1% (±8.0 points) | 18.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Sewaren, the average commute is not measurably different from Middlesex County (31.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sewaren, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Middlesex County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Sewaren ranks 11 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 52 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sewaren
| Vehicles available | Sewaren | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±6.3 points) | 8.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±11.9 points) | 34.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±10.4 points) | 37.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±9.8 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Sewaren, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Middlesex County (8.0%).
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 Sewaren
| Sewaren | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.1% (±8.0 points) | 18.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±5.7 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sewaren, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Middlesex County (94.3%).
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 Sewaren
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewaren | — | 35.2 minutes (±13.8) | — |
| Port Reading | 1.4 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 1.7 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Perth Amboy | 2.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hopelawn | 2.5 mi | 45.9 minutes (±17.8) | Not measurably different |
| Avenel | 2.6 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Carteret Borough | 2.8 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fords | 3.2 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Iselin | 3.5 mi | 34.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Forsgate | 39.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | Stonebridge | 39.3 minutes (±8.1) |
| 7 | Clearbrook | 37.8 minutes (±12.3) |
| 8 | Cranbury | 37.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Whittingham | 35.4 minutes (±11.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Monroe Manor | 35.2 minutes (±8.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Sewaren | 35.2 minutes (±13.8) |
| 12 | Monmouth Junction | 35.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 | Iselin | 34.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Dayton | 34.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Princeton Meadows | 33.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Old Bridge | 33.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 | Colonia | 33.0 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sewaren is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Woodbridge 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 Sewaren
How long is the average commute in Sewaren?
Workers who live in Sewaren, NJ take an average of 35.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sewaren without a car?
8.2% of households in Sewaren have no vehicle, and 12.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sewaren?
17.1% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in Sewaren worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewaren CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewaren CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewaren 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 Sewaren CDP, New Jersey (place:66720, in state:34).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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