North Hobbs is a city in Lea County, New Mexico, located about 25 miles from the Texas state line. Transportation in North Hobbs is mainly concentrated on the local highway system and public transportation solutions. The primary roads through the city are US Route 62/180, US Route 385, and State Highway 18. Additionally, there are several bus stops owned by the Lea County Transit System which provide regular service throughout the city. Taxis and ride-sharing services such as Uber also serve the area for those seeking more convenient and personalized transportation options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in North Hobbs (zip 88242) takes 21.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in North Hobbs (zip 88242) get to work:
- 89.6% drive their own car alone
- 6.7% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit