How long is the commute from Lewes, DE?
Workers who live in Lewes, DE take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
40.2% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 40.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Lewes get to work
| Means of transportation | Lewes | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.8% (±10.7 points) | 75.4% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±4.1 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 40.2% (±9.9 points) | 13.4% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Lewes, the average commute is not measurably different from Sussex County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lewes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sussex County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sussex County, Lewes ranks 21 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lewes
| Vehicles available | Lewes | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±4.7 points) | 3.3% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±7.7 points) | 32.5% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.1% (±9.0 points) | 41.2% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.6% (±4.2 points) | 23.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Lewes, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sussex County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lewes
| Lewes | Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 40.2% (±9.9 points) | 13.4% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±1.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±5.6 points) | 91.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Lewes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sussex County (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lewes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes | — | 23.7 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Henlopen Acres | 4.8 mi | 29.5 minutes (±18.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rehoboth Beach | 5.4 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dewey Beach | 6.8 mi | 29.3 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 9.0 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Long Neck | 11 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Slaughter Beach | 13 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Georgetown | 15 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cape May Point Borough | 15 mi | 16.2 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Slaughter Beach, DE (32.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Ellendale | 28.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 16 | Bethel | 27.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 17 | Ocean View | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) |
| 18 (tie) | Blades | 25.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Dagsboro | 25.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 20 | Milton | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Lewes | 23.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Long Neck | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 23 | Milford | 23.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 | Bethany Beach | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 25 | Selbyville | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 | Rehoboth Beach | 21.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 27 | Frankford | 20.0 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Sussex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lewes
How long is the average commute in Lewes?
Workers who live in Lewes, DE take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lewes without a car?
7.2% of households in Lewes have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lewes?
40.2% (±9.9 points) of workers who live in Lewes worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewes city, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewes city, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewes city, Delaware
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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