Great River, NY is a small town located in Suffolk County, Long Island, with a population of approximately 8,000 people. Despite its size, the town is well-connected with public transportation options to help residents get around easily. The Suffolk County Transit provides bus services from Great River to nearby locations such as Patchogue and Riverhead. Additionally, there are two different taxi companies operating within the town that provide local transportation for those who need it. For those who prefer to drive themselves, Great River has ample parking options including an off-street parking lot behind the village building and several streetside spots throughout the area. The community also offers bike paths for bicyclists looking to explore the area on two wheels. With these available transportation options, people living in Great River can easily access other parts of Long Island or just take advantage of all that this small town has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Great River takes 29.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Great River get to work:
- 83.1% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 5.8% take mass transit