How long is the commute from Stony Brook University, NY?

Name: Commute and cars in Stony Brook University, NY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Stony Brook University, NY take an average of 16.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

27.3% of workers drive alone to work.

9.8% take public transportation.

43.3% of workers walk to work.

5.0% work from home.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 16.2 minutes (±1.7)
Public transportation: 9.8%
Work from home: 5.0%

How people in Stony Brook University get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Stony Brook University	Suffolk County	New York	United States
Drove alone	27.3% (±4.7 points)	72.1%	48.8%	68.8%
Carpooled	11.2% (±3.9 points)	7.5%	6.3%	8.5%
Public transportation	9.8% (±3.2 points)	4.8%	21.6%	3.2%
Walked	43.3% (±4.0 points)	1.4%	5.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	3.4% (±1.7 points)	2.1%	2.8%	2.0%
Worked from home	5.0% (±2.6 points)	12.0%	14.9%	15.1%

In Stony Brook University, the average commute is lower than in Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).

It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Stony Brook University, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Suffolk County (4.8%).

It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).

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

In Suffolk County, Stony Brook University ranks 113 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 393 of 422.

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

Cars per household in Stony Brook University

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Stony Brook University	Suffolk County	New York	United States
No vehicle	—	5.1%	29.2%	8.4%
1 vehicle	—	27.1%	33.6%	33.1%
2 vehicles	—	39.1%	25.4%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	—	28.8%	11.8%	21.9%

Working from home and internet access in Stony Brook University

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Stony Brook University	Suffolk County	New York	United States
Workers working from home	5.0% (±2.6 points)	12.0% (±0.4 points)	14.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	—	96.5% (±0.3 points)	94.7% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	—	93.2% (±0.3 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

Average commute in places near Stony Brook University

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Stony Brook University
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Stony Brook University	—	16.2 minutes (±1.7)	—
Stony Brook	0.3 mi	29.7 minutes (±2.6)	Higher
East Setauket	1.7 mi	30.2 minutes (±3.0)	Higher
Village of Head of the Harbor	2.2 mi	29.1 minutes (±5.6)	Higher
Setauket	2.7 mi	25.5 minutes (±3.6)	Higher
St. James	2.8 mi	29.4 minutes (±2.6)	Higher
Town of Smithtown	3.0 mi	32.2 minutes (±0.9)	Higher
Port Jefferson Station	3.2 mi	29.7 minutes (±3.3)	Higher
Village of Poquott	3.4 mi	32.9 minutes (±5.3)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stony Brook, NY (29.7 minutes), East Setauket, NY (30.2 minutes), Village of Head of the Harbor, NY (29.1 minutes).

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

Average commute across Suffolk County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
107	Bridgehampton	22.4 minutes (±7.2)
108	Springs	20.6 minutes (±2.8)
109	Orient	20.1 minutes (±5.4)
110	Water Mill	18.6 minutes (±4.9)
111	Northville (community)	17.7 minutes (±6.7)
112	Shelter Island Heights	17.3 minutes (±12.6)
113	Stony Brook University	16.2 minutes (±1.7)

Showing 7 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Stony Brook University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside the Town of Brookhaven, 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 Stony Brook University

How long is the average commute in Stony Brook University?

Workers who live in Stony Brook University, NY take an average of 16.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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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