Pennington, NJ is a small, charming town located in Mercer County, New Jersey. It's home to just over 2,000 people and features many quaint shops and restaurants. While Pennington may be small in size, it offers its residents several transportation options for getting around the town and beyond.
The Trenton Transit Center is a major hub for NJ Transit buses which provide transportation throughout the state of New Jersey as well as to nearby cities such as Philadelphia and New York City. Additionally, residents can catch a SEPTA bus from Pennington Road which provides service to Ewing Township and other parts of the greater Mercer County area. For those who prefer biking or walking, there are several trails that run throughout Pennington like the Lawrence Hopewell Trail which connects to the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Trail. Lastly, those looking for public transportation within the town itself can utilize The Pennington Shuttle which serves various points within Pennington Borough before making its final stop at the Trenton Train Station.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pennington takes 25.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pennington get to work:
- 74.6% drive their own car alone
- 2.4% carpool with others
- 10.3% work from home
- 5.0% take mass transit