Northborough, MA is a small town located in Worcester County with a population of over 14,000 people. The town is home to many outdoor recreational activities and has easy access to larger towns for employment opportunities. With its close proximity to the major metropolitan area of Boston, many residents enjoy visiting the city's attractions while staying close to home. When it comes to transportation, Northborough residents have several options available within the town and beyond.
Residents can take advantage of local bus services such as MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA), providing routes from the town center to other neighboring towns including Westborough, Shrewsbury and Worcester. There are also multiple taxi services in and around Northborough that provide quick rides around the area. For those who prefer their own transportation, there are two main highways that run through Northborough – Interstate 495 and Route 9 – making it easy to get wherever they need to go quickly and efficiently. Finally, for those who like to travel by rail or air, there are several nearby airports including Logan International Airport which is only thirty miles away from Northborough.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Northborough takes 29.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Northborough get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 10.5% work from home
- 2.3% take mass transit