How long is the commute from Bowie, MD?
Workers who live in Bowie, MD take an average of 34.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.6% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
26.0% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.8 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 26.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Bowie get to work
| Means of transportation | Bowie | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.6% (±2.3 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±1.4 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±0.8 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.0% (±2.3 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Bowie, the average commute is not measurably different from Prince George's County (35.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bowie, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Prince George's County (7.4%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince George's County, Bowie ranks 41 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 105 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bowie
| Vehicles available | Bowie | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±0.7 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% (±2.2 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% (±3.0 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±2.3 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Bowie, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Prince George's County (9.2%).
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 Bowie
| Bowie | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.0% (±2.3 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±0.8 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±1.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bowie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Prince George's County (93.8%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bowie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | — | 34.8 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Fairwood | 2.0 mi | 39.2 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Woodmore | 3.0 mi | 39.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Queen Anne (community) | 3.8 mi | 35.6 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Glenn Dale | 3.9 mi | 34.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchellville | 3.9 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Crofton | 5.2 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Kettering | 5.3 mi | 40.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Lanham | 5.4 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crofton, MD (32.4 minutes), Lanham, MD (32.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairwood, MD (39.2 minutes), Woodmore, MD (39.5 minutes), Kettering, MD (40.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 34 (tie) | Melwood | 36.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 36 | Queen Anne (community) | 35.6 minutes (±8.3) |
| 37 | Cottage City | 35.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 38 (tie) | Forestville | 35.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 38 (tie) | National Harbor | 35.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 40 | Coral Hills | 34.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 41 | Bowie | 34.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 42 | Landover | 34.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 43 | Marlboro Village | 34.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 44 (tie) | Brentwood | 34.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 44 (tie) | Glenarden | 34.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 46 | Landover Hills | 34.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 47 | Glenn Dale | 34.2 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's 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 Bowie
How long is the average commute in Bowie?
Workers who live in Bowie, MD take an average of 34.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bowie without a car?
2.4% of households in Bowie have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bowie?
26.0% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Bowie worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie city, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie 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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Figures last updated on .
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