Newington Forest, VA is a suburban neighborhood located in the Fairfax County of Northern Virginia. The area offers a great quality of life for its residents, with plenty of shopping, dining and recreational activities available nearby. When it comes to transportation options, Newington Forest provides easy access to the public transportation network in Northern Virginia. The closest bus stop is located just minutes away from the community on Lake Drive near the giant supermarket. Commuters can also take advantage of the nearby Franconia-Springfield Metro Station, which is only a fifteen-minute drive away and provides access to multiple train lines that extend throughout Northern Virginia and into Washington D.C. Finally, drivers have easy access to major highways such as I-95 and I-395 providing convenient travel to other parts of the region. With its easy access to public transportation and highways, Newington Forest provides its residents with numerous options when it comes to getting around town or traveling outside of the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newington Forest takes 34.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newington Forest get to work:
- 75.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.6% carpool with others
- 5.8% work from home
- 7.4% take mass transit