How long is the commute from New Britain, PA?
Workers who live in New Britain, PA take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
7.3% of workers walk to work.
18.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in New Britain get to work
| Means of transportation | New Britain | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.6% (±7.4 points) | 69.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±5.0 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.3% (±3.1 points) | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.5% (±4.8 points) | 19.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In New Britain, the average commute is lower than in Bucks County (29.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Britain, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bucks County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bucks County, New Britain ranks 50 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1905 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Britain
| Vehicles available | New Britain | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 4.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% (±6.5 points) | 28.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% (±8.2 points) | 41.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.7% (±7.7 points) | 25.0% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In New Britain, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bucks County (4.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in New Britain
| New Britain | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.5% (±4.8 points) | 19.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.7 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±3.5 points) | 94.8% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Britain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bucks County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Britain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain | — | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| New Britain Township | 1.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chalfont | 1.8 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Doylestown Township | 2.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Doylestown | 2.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brittany Farms-The Highlands | 3.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Warrington Township (Bucks County) | 3.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Montgomeryville | 4.7 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | 4.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chalfont, PA (28.4 minutes), Warrington Township (Bucks County), PA (30.3 minutes), Montgomeryville, PA (29.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Doylestown Township | 25.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 45 | Falls Township (Bucks County) | 25.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 46 | Doylestown | 24.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 47 | Quakertown | 24.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 48 | Sellersville | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 49 | Silverdale | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 50 | New Britain | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 51 | Langhorne | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 52 | Tullytown | 22.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 53 | Langhorne Manor | 21.8 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 10 of 53 places in Bucks 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 New Britain
How long is the average commute in New Britain?
Workers who live in New Britain, PA take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Britain without a car?
0.0% of households in New Britain have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Britain?
18.5% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in New Britain worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Britain borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Britain borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Britain borough, Pennsylvania
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 New Britain borough, Pennsylvania (place:53296, in state:42).
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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