Bergen County Commute Time Map & Patterns
HelpCompare commute patterns and ask AI Map about Bergen County.
Commute from My AddressCommute Time Burden in Bergen County: Annual Hours and Cost
Commuters in Bergen County spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 227 hours, about 9.4 full days, spent commuting.
That is 2% more time on the road than the New Jersey average of 26.6 minutes each way, a difference of 0.6 minutes.
Bergen County holds about 10.4% of New Jersey's population but accounts for roughly 10.7% of its total commuting time.
Working from home just 2 days a week in Bergen County would save about 91 hours of drive time a year, worth roughly $2,810 at the same national wage assumption used above.
| Area | One-Way Commute | Daily Round-Trip | Yearly Time Spent | Estimated Yearly Cost | Local Road Traffic (VPD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | 27.2 min | 54.4 min | 227 hrs/yr | $7,026 | 3,352 |
| New Jersey | 26.6 min | 53.1 min | 221 hrs/yr | $6,865 | 2,109 |
| United States | 22.5 min | 44.9 min | 187 hrs/yr | $5,803 | 1,355 |
The estimated yearly cost applies a single national rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area - treat it as a rough estimate, not a paycheck figure. Local road traffic counts, vehicles per day on non-highway roads, come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Commute Time Map: New Jersey Counties
- Cape May County (18.1 min)
- Cumberland County (20.8 min)
- Atlantic County (21.6 min)
- Hudson County (32.9 min)
- Sussex County (32.3 min)
- Hunterdon County (31.1 min)
Compare commute times among different counties
On average, it takes 27.2 minutes to get to work in Bergen County. That's 21% longer than the 22.5-minute U.S. average.
Slower than 70% of counties in New Jersey
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
Most people travel to work by Car , followed by Worked at Home . About 16.3% work from home.
Commute mode distribution
- Car: 67.8%
- Worked at Home: 16.3%
- Public Transportation: 11.2%
- Walked: 2.5%
- Other: 1.4%
- Taxi: 0.4%
- Bicycle: 0.2%
- Motorcycle: < 0.1%
How does Bergen County's commute time compare?
| Metric | Bergen County | New Jersey | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Commute Time | 27.2 min | 26.6 min | 22.5 min |
| Departure Window | 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM | 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM | 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM |
| Secondary Departure Window | 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM | 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM | 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM |
| Work From Home | 16.3% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Walked | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Public Transit | 11.2% | 8.5% | 3.5% |
The average commute time in Bergen County is about the same as in New Jersey.
11.2% commute by public transit, higher than the 8.5% in New Jersey. 2.5% commute by walking, lower than the 2.6% in New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about commuting in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Is commuting expensive in Bergen County, New Jersey?
Commuters here spend an estimated 227 hours a year on the road, worth roughly $7,026 at a typical national wage. That's 2% more than the typical New Jersey commuter spends.
What time should you leave for work to avoid traffic in Bergen County, New Jersey?
Traffic peaks between 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM in Bergen County, New Jersey. Leaving before or after this window is the single easiest way to avoid the heaviest local congestion, though 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM also sees a secondary bump.
How do commute times compare across counties in New Jersey?
Among counties in New Jersey, the shortest average commutes are in Cape May County (18.1 min), Cumberland County (20.8 min), Atlantic County (21.6 min). The longest are in Hudson County (32.9 min), Sussex County (32.3 min), Hunterdon County (31.1 min).