How long is the commute from Bensville, MD?
Workers who live in Bensville, MD take an average of 41.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
16.0% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 41.8 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 16.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Bensville get to work
| Means of transportation | Bensville | Charles County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.6% (±5.0 points) | 70.2% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±3.0 points) | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.0% (±5.1 points) | 16.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Bensville, the average commute is not measurably different from Charles County (41.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bensville, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Charles County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Charles County, Bensville ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 19 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bensville
| Vehicles available | Bensville | Charles County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 3.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.4% (±3.7 points) | 25.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±6.7 points) | 38.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 45.7% (±7.0 points) | 31.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Bensville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Charles County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (8.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bensville
| Bensville | Charles County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.0% (±5.1 points) | 16.4% (±1.4 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.7% (±1.5 points) | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bensville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Charles County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bensville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensville | — | 41.8 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Accokeek | 4.4 mi | 42.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Waldorf | 4.6 mi | 41.1 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bryans Road | 4.8 mi | 44.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| La Plata | 5.2 mi | 39.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Potomac Heights | 7.0 mi | 32.1 minutes (±7.3) | Lower |
| Brandywine | 8.0 mi | 41.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Head | 8.2 mi | 44.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Washington | 8.2 mi | 37.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Potomac Heights, MD (32.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Charles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryans Road | 44.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Indian Head | 44.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Bensville | 41.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Waldorf | 41.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Hughesville | 41.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 6 | La Plata | 39.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Potomac Heights | 32.1 minutes (±7.3) |
Bensville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Bensville
How long is the average commute in Bensville?
Workers who live in Bensville, MD take an average of 41.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bensville without a car?
1.0% of households in Bensville have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bensville?
16.0% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Bensville worked from home, and 98.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensville CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensville CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensville CDP, Maryland
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 Bensville CDP, Maryland (place:06662, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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