How long is the commute from Trenton, NJ?
Workers who live in Trenton, NJ take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.7% of workers drive alone to work.
6.6% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
26.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 6.6%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 26.7%
How people in Trenton get to work
| Means of transportation | Trenton | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.7% (±3.3 points) | 60.2% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.8% (±2.6 points) | 8.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.6% (±1.5 points) | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±1.3 points) | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.8% (±2.2 points) | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±1.4 points) | 19.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Trenton, the average commute is not measurably different from Mercer County (27.1 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 Trenton, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Mercer County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mercer County, Trenton ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 418 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Trenton
| Vehicles available | Trenton | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 26.7% (±2.8 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±2.7 points) | 35.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.2% (±2.9 points) | 35.9% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.9% (±1.3 points) | 17.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Trenton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mercer County (11.2%).
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 Trenton
| Trenton | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±1.4 points) | 19.5% (±0.9 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±1.7 points) | 95.6% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.0% (±2.4 points) | 91.4% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Trenton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Mercer County (91.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Trenton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | — | 26.9 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Morrisville | 1.4 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| The College of New Jersey | 3.2 mi | 16.5 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Ewing Township | 3.3 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Falls Township (Bucks County) | 3.3 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mercerville | 3.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| White Horse | 4.0 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Yardley | 4.1 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | 4.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: The College of New Jersey, NJ (16.5 minutes), Ewing Township, NJ (24.1 minutes), Mercerville, NJ (23.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Windsor Township | 38.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 2 | Robbinsville Township | 36.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Hopewell Borough | 29.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 28.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Hopewell Township (Mercer County) | 28.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Pennington Borough | 27.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Trenton | 26.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | East Windsor Township | 26.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 | Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | 24.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 10 | Princeton | 24.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Ewing Township | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Hightstown Borough | 23.6 minutes (±4.5) |
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 Trenton
How long is the average commute in Trenton?
Workers who live in Trenton, NJ take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Trenton without a car?
26.7% of households in Trenton have no vehicle, and 6.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Trenton?
7.1% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Trenton worked from home, and 82.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Mercer County, New Jersey
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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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