Colonia, NJ is a small suburban neighborhood located in Middlesex County. Although Colonia does not have an extensive public transportation network like larger cities, there are still options available for residents who need to travel within the area. The NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line stops at nearby Metropark Station, which provides access to many destinations in and around New Jersey and New York City. Additionally, there are local bus lines that serve different parts of Colonia as well as neighboring towns, including Woodbridge Township and Rahway. For those looking for other modes of transportation, Colonia also has several bike paths throughout the area and is easily accessible by car via Route 440 or the Garden State Parkway. With these various options, residents of Colonia can get around the area with minimal hassle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Colonia takes 30.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Colonia get to work:
- 80.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 6.2% take mass transit