Cape May County is located in the southernmost part of New Jersey and it is a popular destination for tourists and visitors alike. There are a variety of transportation options available for those who wish to travel within the county. On the public transit side, there are several bus routes operated by NJ Transit that provide service throughout Cape May County, including to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. In addition, there are ferry services which run between Cape May and Lewes, Delaware as well as other ports along the Jersey Shore. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, Cape May County is serviced by State Route 109, US Route 9 and Garden State Parkway, making it easy to reach destinations both within and outside of the county.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cape May County takes 22.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cape May County get to work:
- 79.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 2.1% take mass transit