Norwood, NJ is a small suburban town located in northern New Jersey. It encompasses an area of approximately 0.6 square miles and is home to about 7,000 people. Despite its small size, the town offers a variety of transportation options for residents to take advantage of. Public transportation in Norwood is provided by the New Jersey Transit bus system, which runs several routes through the area connecting it with larger cities including Paramus and Hackensack. Additionally, there are several cab services available such as Uber and Lyft, as well as local taxi companies that offer rides throughout the borough. For those who prefer to drive their own car, Norwood has two main highways nearby - US Route 17 and County Road 503 - allowing easy access to nearby towns and cities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Norwood takes 37.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Norwood get to work:
- 74.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 6.9% take mass transit