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It’s true NJ, your commute stinks. Census data says it’s third-worst in U.S.
Manahil Ahmad – October 4, 2023
Recent data on travel times in the United States has found that New Jersey has the third-longest average time people spend getting to work.
The U.S Census shared these results, highlighting the tough daily journeys faced by people in the state of New Jersey due to crowded roads and public transportation.
The study looked at data from big cities all over the country. It showed that in New Jersey, people spend about 30.3 minutes on an average going to work each day. This is almost five minutes more than the national average, showing just how tough commuting is in the Garden State.
Being very close to major cities like New York City and Philadelphia makes things harder, as many folks cross state borders for work, making the traffic situation even worse.
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About 10% of New Jersey’s workforce commute to New York City alone. the data shows.
Only commuters in New York and Maryland had it worse in 2022, with an average travel time of 33.0 and 30.8 mins respectively.
Within New Jersey, a separate study claimed that Jersey City had the worst commute among cities in the state.