How long is the commute from Gardiner, ME?
Workers who live in Gardiner, ME take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
13.9% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Gardiner get to work
| Means of transportation | Gardiner | Kennebec County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±5.4 points) | 73.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±2.4 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±3.2 points) | 2.4% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.9% (±4.1 points) | 15.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Gardiner, the average commute is higher than in Kennebec County (25.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gardiner, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kennebec County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kennebec County, Gardiner ranks 11 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 149 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gardiner
| Vehicles available | Gardiner | Kennebec County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±4.7 points) | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% (±6.8 points) | 34.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±6.7 points) | 39.7% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.4% (±4.9 points) | 18.8% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Gardiner, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kennebec County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gardiner
| Gardiner | Kennebec County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.9% (±4.1 points) | 15.3% (±1.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±2.8 points) | 95.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±3.4 points) | 91.1% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Gardiner, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kennebec County (91.1%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gardiner
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner | — | 30.1 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Randolph (community) | 3.6 mi | 23.0 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph | 3.6 mi | 23.0 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Farmingdale (community) | 3.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Gardiner | 4.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Pittston | 4.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Farmingdale | 4.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 5.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Chelsea | 5.8 mi | 36.4 minutes (±16.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Gardiner, ME (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kennebec County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Albion | 33.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 6 | Fayette | 32.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Litchfield | 31.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Mount Vernon | 31.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Vassalboro | 30.7 minutes (±6.2) |
| 10 | Wayne | 30.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Gardiner | 30.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 12 | Monmouth | 30.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 13 (tie) | China | 29.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Clinton | 29.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Rome | 29.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 | Readfield | 29.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 17 | Farmingdale | 26.8 minutes (±7.2) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Kennebec 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 Gardiner
How long is the average commute in Gardiner?
Workers who live in Gardiner, ME take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gardiner without a car?
9.0% of households in Gardiner have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gardiner?
13.9% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Gardiner worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardiner city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardiner city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardiner city, Maine
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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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