East Newark, NJ is a small borough located in the heart of Essex County. It has a total area of just 0.5 square miles and a population of only 1,902 people as of the 2020 census. As such, public transportation options tend to be more limited than in larger cities. Nonetheless, East Newark does offer several options for commuters looking to get around town or into neighboring areas. The two main modes of transportation available are by bus and train. The New Jersey Transit's Newark Light Rail Line serves East Newark with stops at the North Jersey Coast Line Station and the Broad Street Station, allowing access to other parts of Essex County. Additionally, NJ Transit offers several bus lines that provide service throughout East Newark and connecting it to nearby towns like Harrison, Kearny, and Lyndhurst. For those looking for rideshare options, there are multiple companies offering services in the area including Uber and Lyft. Lastly, accessing major highways like Route 78 is easy from East Newark and provides convenient access to destinations throughout New Jersey and neighboring states.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in East Newark takes 32.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in East Newark get to work:
- 36.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.7% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 35.2% take mass transit