Newtown, CT is a small town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is well-known for its rural scenery and charming atmosphere. Despite the small size of Newtown, there are many great transportation options available to residents. For those who wish to travel by bus, the Connecticut Transit provides regular daily service into the nearby cities of Danbury and Bridgeport. In addition, Newtown has several taxi companies operating in town from which people can avail themselves of rides to local destinations. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, Newtown is conveniently located just off main highways such as Interstate 84 and Route 25. Lastly, for those who are looking for an alternative way to get around town, there are bike paths throughout Newtown that make it easy for cyclists to get from place to place without having to worry about vehicle traffic on the roads.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newtown takes 33.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newtown get to work:
- 82.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.0% carpool with others
- 7.9% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit