2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Reading, PA vs Phillipsburg, NJ

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Phillipsburg is 4.7% longer than it is for residents of Reading.
- 22.3% fewer residents of Phillipsburg work from home compared to residents of Reading.
 Reading, PAPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2927
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 Commute Mode
 Reading, PAPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 Auto (alone)60.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock13.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.9%0.5%
 Walk6.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Reading, PAPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock19.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock4.3%2.9%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Phillipsburg    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived here 45 years ago and remember the people as being ignorant and hostile towards anyone who isn't as stupid as they  More

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I grew up in this town and couldn't wait to get out! Taxes are ridiculous and the town council and the mayor can't get along. It doesn't matter who the mayor is either.  More

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Over 15 years ago

an area that has 4 distinct  More

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