How long is the commute from Whippany, NJ?
Workers who live in Whippany, NJ take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
21.2% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Whippany get to work
| Means of transportation | Whippany | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.1% (±5.1 points) | 66.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±1.9 points) | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 3.3% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.2% (±5.1 points) | 21.8% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Whippany, the average commute is lower than in Morris County (29.8 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 Whippany, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Morris County (3.3%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Morris County, Whippany ranks 22 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 210 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whippany
| Vehicles available | Whippany | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±2.0 points) | 5.1% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±6.4 points) | 29.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±5.9 points) | 43.2% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.3% (±4.3 points) | 22.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Whippany, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Morris County (5.1%).
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 Whippany
| Whippany | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.2% (±5.1 points) | 21.8% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Whippany, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Morris County (95.2%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Whippany
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whippany | — | 25.0 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Cedar Knolls | 1.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Troy Hills | 2.2 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 2.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Parsippany | 2.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| East Hanover Township | 2.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Morris Plains Borough | 3.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Florham Park Borough | 3.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Morristown Town | 3.6 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cedar Knolls, NJ (20.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, NJ (27.6 minutes), Parsippany, NJ (27.5 minutes), Morris Plains Borough, NJ (29.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Parsippany | 27.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 | Stirling | 27.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 18 | White Meadow Lake | 26.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | Mount Hope | 26.6 minutes (±8.1) |
| 20 | Pine Brook | 25.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 21 (tie) | Lake Hiawatha | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Whippany | 25.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 23 | Rainbow Lakes | 24.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 24 | Gillette | 23.3 minutes (±7.6) |
| 25 | Mount Tabor | 23.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 26 | Green Village | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 27 | Cedar Knolls | 20.8 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 12 of 27 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Whippany is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Hanover 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 Whippany
How long is the average commute in Whippany?
Workers who live in Whippany, NJ take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whippany without a car?
4.3% of households in Whippany have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whippany?
21.2% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Whippany worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whippany CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whippany CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whippany 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 Whippany CDP, New Jersey (place:80540, 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 last updated on .
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