Herkimer County, located in the Adirondack region of New York State, has many transportation options for residents and visitors. For those who want to travel by bus, Trailways offers scheduled service from Utica to locations all across the Northeast. The Mohawk Valley Express provides rides around Herkimer as well as connections to Utica and Syracuse. Those looking for more convenient local transportation can take advantage of the area’s Metro System which includes routes throughout Herkimer County as well as those connecting Herkimer to Utica and Rome. Taxis are also available in the county. Finally, for those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, there are several highways that run through Herkimer County including I-90, US Rte 20, NYS Rte 5S and NYS Rte 8. These various transportation options make it easy for residents and visitors alike to get around Herkimer County quickly and easily.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Herkimer County takes 23.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Herkimer County get to work:
- 80.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.5% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit