New Providence, NJ is a small suburban borough located in Union County. Despite its small size, this charming town offers residents plenty of transportation options to get around the area. The NJ Transit provides bus service along two main routes with stops at various points throughout New Providence and nearby towns. For those who prefer to drive, there are several major highways nearby that offer easy access to New York City, Newark Airport, and other popular destinations in Northern NJ and beyond. Additionally, Uber and Lyft services are also available for local residents to make getting around even easier.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in New Providence takes 34.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in New Providence get to work:
- 66.1% drive their own car alone
- 5.6% carpool with others
- 7.8% work from home
- 17.2% take mass transit