Hewlett, NY is a small village located on the south shore of Long Island, New York. It is known for being a convenient hub for commuters and travelers alike due to its close proximity to Manhattan and other major cities on Long Island. The village has several public transportation options available including bus routes served by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). The LIRR offers regular service from Hewlett Station to various destinations in Manhattan, including Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal, and Jamaica Station. NICE buses provide transportation throughout the village as well as connecting with nearby towns such as Valley Stream and Lynbrook. Additionally, there are many private shuttle services in Hewlett which offer rides to airports such as John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA). With all these reliable public transportation options available, residents of Hewlett have convenient access to the city while still enjoying the convenience of suburban living.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hewlett takes 34.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hewlett get to work:
- 75.0% drive their own car alone
- 2.7% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 18.6% take mass transit