Mean Travel Time to Work in Minutes

What does this measure?

This data shows the mean travel time to work (in minutes) for New York State and seven counties—Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester—for selected years between 2012 and 2023. It provides insight into commuting patterns and how they have shifted over time in these areas.

Mean Travel Time to Work in Minutes by klancellotti

Summary Statement

Between 2012 and 2023, average commute times in New York State and the listed counties have remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations rather than a consistent decrease. Putnam County consistently reports the longest average travel times across all years, ranging from 38.2 minutes in 2012 to 39.2 minutes in 2023. In contrast, Ulster and Sullivan counties generally have the shortest commute times, both dropping below 28 minutes by 2023. Westchester and Orange counties show modest increases over time, while Dutchess and Rockland exhibit small variations without a clear upward or downward trend.

Source

https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST1Y2023.S0802?t=Commuting&g=010XX00US_040XX00US36_050XX00US36027,36071,36079,36087,36105,36111,36119