Matawan, NJ is a small suburban town located in Monmouth County. It has a total land area of 1.5 miles and a population of 8,810 people according to the 2019 United States Census Bureau.
Public transportation options in Matawan, NJ include bus services provided by Academy Bus Service Inc. which operates multiple routes throughout the town. Additionally, commuters can take NJ Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line from the nearby Aberdeen-Matawan station for access to larger cities such as New York City and Long Branch. Those who prefer traveling by air have access to Newark Liberty International Airport which is approximately 58 miles from Matawan and accessible via car or bus transportation. Other forms of public transportation available here include cabs, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, bicycle rentals, and a variety of shuttle services between different NJ towns. These various options provide residents with ample opportunities for travel both within Matawan as well as beyond its borders.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Matawan takes 35.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Matawan get to work:
- 77.3% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 11.5% take mass transit