What is the average commute time in Essex County, New Jersey?

The average commute time in Essex County, New Jersey is 30.5 minutes. Most people travel to work by Car. About 14.2% of workers work from home.

When do most people in Essex County, New Jersey leave for work?

The most common departure window in Essex County is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM, followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM.

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What's the average commute time in Essex County?

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On average, it takes 30.5 minutes to get to work in Essex County.

The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .

Most people travel to work by Car. About 14.2% work from home.

Metric	Essex County	New Jersey	US Average
Avg. Commute Time	30.5 min	26.6 min	22.5 min
Work From Home	14.2%	15.0%	13.4%
Walked	3.1%	2.6%	2.4%
Public Transit	16.2%	8.5%	3.5%

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