Medford, NY is a small town located in Suffolk County, Long Island. Despite its size, Medford offers plenty of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. Public transportation includes bus routes operated by Suffolk County Transit that connect to major cities on Long Island such as Riverhead, Ronkonkoma and Islip. The Suffolk County Transit also operates an Accessible Transport System (ATS) which provides door-to-door transportation for any resident with limited mobility. For those who prefer to drive, Medford has a few roads that make it easy to get around town including Route 112 and Horseblock Road. For those looking for an alternative way to get around the town, the Long Island Railroad serves as another option with stops at both the Medford station and Patchogue station.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Medford takes 33.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Medford get to work:
- 81.4% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 4.1% take mass transit