Shamong, NJ is a small township located in Burlington County. It has a total area of just over 36 square miles and offers its residents plenty of natural beauty and outdoor activities. While it lacks in public transportation options, there are still several ways for residents to get around town or to nearby towns. For those who have access to a car, the main highways that run through Shamong are Route 206 and Route 70, which make getting around fairly easy. In addition, there are several local bus routes that provide service throughout the town and to nearby towns such as Pemberton and Mount Holly. For longer trips, there is an NJ Transit station located less than 10 miles away in New Lisbon that connects riders to cities such as Trenton, Philadelphia, Camden and Atlantic City. Lastly, for those looking for alternative transportation methods, bicycle rentals are available throughout town along with bike trails that run through the woods where you can take in some beautiful scenery while getting around as well.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Shamong takes 35.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Shamong get to work:
- 87.7% drive their own car alone
- 5.3% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 3.3% take mass transit