How long is the commute from Port Wentworth, GA?
Workers who live in Port Wentworth, GA take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Port Wentworth get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Wentworth | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.8% (±6.8 points) | 72.8% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±6.1 points) | 9.6% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±1.9 points) | 11.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Port Wentworth, the average commute is not measurably different from Chatham County (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Wentworth, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Chatham County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chatham County, Port Wentworth ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 299 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Wentworth
| Vehicles available | Port Wentworth | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 7.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±10.8 points) | 38.0% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.9% (±6.8 points) | 37.9% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.5% (±10.3 points) | 16.5% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Port Wentworth, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chatham County (7.6%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Port Wentworth
| Port Wentworth | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±1.9 points) | 11.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% (±0.4 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±6.9 points) | 92.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Wentworth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chatham County (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Port Wentworth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Wentworth | — | 26.6 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Pooler | 6.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rincon | 7.3 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Garden City | 7.4 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Bloomingdale | 7.6 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hardeeville | 12 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Savannah | 12 mi | 20.7 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Henderson | 13 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 14 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Garden City, GA (19.1 minutes), Savannah, GA (20.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chatham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington Island | 28.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 2 | Bloomingdale | 28.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Henderson | 27.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Skidaway Island | 27.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Port Wentworth | 26.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Tybee Island | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Dutch Island | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Pooler | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 | Vernonburg | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Whitemarsh Island | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Georgetown (community) | 21.6 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Chatham 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 Port Wentworth
How long is the average commute in Port Wentworth?
Workers who live in Port Wentworth, GA take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Wentworth without a car?
2.4% of households in Port Wentworth have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Wentworth?
5.2% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Port Wentworth worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Wentworth city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Wentworth city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Wentworth city, Georgia
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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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