How long is the commute from Orlando, FL?
Workers who live in Orlando, FL take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
16.2% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Orlando get to work
| Means of transportation | Orlando | Orange County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±1.3 points) | 68.1% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±1.0 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% (±1.0 points) | 17.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Orlando, the average commute is lower than in Orange County (28.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orlando, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Orange County (1.3%).
It is also higher than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Orlando ranks 33 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 505 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orlando
| Vehicles available | Orlando | Orange County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±0.8 points) | 5.7% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.8% (±1.4 points) | 36.1% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±1.2 points) | 40.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.1% (±1.1 points) | 17.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Orlando, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Orange County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Orlando
| Orlando | Orange County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.2% (±1.0 points) | 17.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.4 points) | 97.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orlando, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Orange County (93.9%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orlando
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | — | 26.2 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Meadow Woods | 5.4 mi | 35.4 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Lake Mary Jane | 5.5 mi | 34.5 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Taft | 7.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Isle | 7.0 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Pinar | 7.6 mi | 32.5 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Pine Castle | 7.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Conway | 7.7 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Buenaventura Lakes | 7.9 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Meadow Woods, FL (35.4 minutes), Lake Mary Jane, FL (34.5 minutes), Rio Pinar, FL (32.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 (tie) | Goldenrod | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 (tie) | Southchase | 27.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 29 | Fairview Shores | 27.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 30 | Edgewood | 26.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 31 | Conway | 26.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 32 | Clarcona | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 33 | Orlando | 26.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 34 | Union Park | 26.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 35 | Taft | 25.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 36 | Holden Lakes | 24.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 37 | Eatonville | 24.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 38 | Pine Castle | 24.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 39 | Doctor Phillips | 24.2 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Orange 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 Orlando
How long is the average commute in Orlando?
Workers who live in Orlando, FL take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orlando without a car?
7.4% of households in Orlando have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orlando?
16.2% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Orlando worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orlando city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orlando city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orlando city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Orlando city, Florida (place:53000, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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