How long is the commute from Smyrna, DE?
Workers who live in Smyrna, DE take an average of 33.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
13.1% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.4 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Smyrna get to work
| Means of transportation | Smyrna | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±8.1 points) | 77.5% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±5.9 points) | 9.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.1% (±5.1 points) | 8.7% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Smyrna, the average commute is higher than in Kent County (26.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Smyrna, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kent County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Smyrna ranks 2 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 4 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Smyrna
| Vehicles available | Smyrna | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.2 points) | 6.6% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% (±5.9 points) | 31.0% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% (±6.8 points) | 39.1% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.6% (±5.1 points) | 23.4% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Smyrna, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kent County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Smyrna
| Smyrna | Kent County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.1% (±5.1 points) | 8.7% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±2.3 points) | 91.1% (±1.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Smyrna, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kent County (91.1%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Smyrna
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna | — | 33.4 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Clayton | 1.9 mi | 32.9 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cheswold | 5.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kenton | 5.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Leipsic | 6.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±6.7) | Lower |
| Townsend | 9.0 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hartly | 10 mi | 23.2 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Dover | 10 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Odessa | 11 mi | 32.3 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leipsic, DE (22.7 minutes), Hartly, DE (23.2 minutes), Dover, DE (22.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodside East | 33.7 minutes (±12.0) |
| 2 | Smyrna | 33.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Clayton | 32.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Riverview | 31.8 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Bowers | 31.6 minutes (±7.3) |
| 6 | Cheswold | 30.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 7 | Rising Sun-Lebanon | 28.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Kenton | 26.3 minutes (±6.5) |
Showing 8 of 26 places in Kent 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 Smyrna
How long is the average commute in Smyrna?
Workers who live in Smyrna, DE take an average of 33.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Smyrna without a car?
3.4% of households in Smyrna have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Smyrna?
13.1% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Smyrna worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smyrna town, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smyrna town, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smyrna town, 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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