How long is the commute from Brentwood, MD?
Workers who live in Brentwood, MD take an average of 34.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.8% of workers drive alone to work.
14.2% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.4 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 14.2%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Brentwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Brentwood | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 45.8% (±10.3 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.2% (±10.1 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 14.2% (±5.6 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.2% (±4.4 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±5.3 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Brentwood, 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 Brentwood, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Prince George's County (7.4%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince George's County, Brentwood ranks 44 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 112 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brentwood
| Vehicles available | Brentwood | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±5.5 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.8% (±9.4 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.6% (±8.8 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±5.9 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Brentwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Prince George's County (9.2%).
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 Brentwood
| Brentwood | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±5.3 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±4.0 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±8.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Brentwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Prince George's County (93.8%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brentwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | — | 34.4 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| North Brentwood | 0.3 mi | 40.9 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Rainier | 0.4 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cottage City | 0.6 mi | 35.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hyattsville | 1.2 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Colmar Manor | 1.4 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonston | 1.4 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bladensburg | 1.7 mi | 36.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Chillum | 2.0 mi | 36.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 48 | Summerfield | 33.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 49 (tie) | Greenbelt | 33.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 49 (tie) | Seabrook | 33.8 minutes (±2.1) |
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 Brentwood
How long is the average commute in Brentwood?
Workers who live in Brentwood, MD take an average of 34.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brentwood without a car?
6.7% of households in Brentwood have no vehicle, and 14.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brentwood?
11.9% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Brentwood worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brentwood town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brentwood town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brentwood town, 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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