How long is the commute from Annapolis, MD?
Workers who live in Annapolis, MD take an average of 29.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.3% of workers drive alone to work.
3.6% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
21.0% work from home.
9.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.5 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.6%
- Work from home
- 21.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.4%
How people in Annapolis get to work
| Means of transportation | Annapolis | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.3% (±3.3 points) | 70.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±1.9 points) | 6.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.6% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.0% (±2.8 points) | 18.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Annapolis, the average commute is not measurably different from Anne Arundel County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Annapolis, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Anne Arundel County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Anne Arundel County, Annapolis ranks 16 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 237 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Annapolis
| Vehicles available | Annapolis | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% (±2.1 points) | 4.1% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% (±3.6 points) | 29.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% (±3.0 points) | 41.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±2.2 points) | 25.8% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Annapolis, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Anne Arundel County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Annapolis
| Annapolis | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.0% (±2.8 points) | 18.5% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.3 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±1.6 points) | 95.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Annapolis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Anne Arundel County (95.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Annapolis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis | — | 29.5 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Naval Academy | 1.5 mi | 7.2 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Annapolis Neck | 2.5 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Parole | 2.8 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewater | 3.3 mi | 35.7 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Mayo | 4.7 mi | 35.1 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Arnold | 4.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Riva | 4.9 mi | 33.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Crownsville | 5.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Naval Academy, MD (7.2 minutes), Crownsville, MD (22.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edgewater, MD (35.7 minutes), Mayo, MD (35.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Anne Arundel County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Lake Shore | 30.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | Arden on the Severn | 30.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Annapolis Neck | 30.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 (tie) | Parole | 30.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | Riviera Beach | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Maryland City | 29.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Annapolis | 29.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 17 | Odenton | 28.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Brooklyn Park | 28.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 19 | Arnold | 28.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 20 | Severna Park | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 21 | Severn | 27.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Herald Harbor | 27.6 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Anne Arundel 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 Annapolis
How long is the average commute in Annapolis?
Workers who live in Annapolis, MD take an average of 29.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Annapolis without a car?
9.4% of households in Annapolis have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Annapolis?
21.0% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Annapolis worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Annapolis city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Annapolis city, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Annapolis city, Maryland
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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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