How long is the commute from Chesapeake Beach, MD?
Workers who live in Chesapeake Beach, MD take an average of 41.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
19.7% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 41.3 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Chesapeake Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Chesapeake Beach | Calvert County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.7% (±6.7 points) | 72.5% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±3.3 points) | 6.0% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.7% (±6.5 points) | 18.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Chesapeake Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Calvert County (39.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chesapeake Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Calvert County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Calvert County, Chesapeake Beach ranks 3 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 24 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chesapeake Beach
| Vehicles available | Chesapeake Beach | Calvert County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±5.3 points) | 3.0% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% (±8.3 points) | 17.3% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±9.3 points) | 40.3% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.1% (±7.3 points) | 39.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Chesapeake Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Calvert County (3.0%).
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 Chesapeake Beach
| Chesapeake Beach | Calvert County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.7% (±6.5 points) | 18.5% (±1.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% (±8.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±8.3 points) | 93.6% (±1.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chesapeake Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Calvert County (93.6%).
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 Chesapeake Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Beach | — | 41.3 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| North Beach | 1.7 mi | 40.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Owings | 3.1 mi | 34.0 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Huntingtown | 6.4 mi | 45.1 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Deale | 6.7 mi | 43.8 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dunkirk | 6.9 mi | 31.0 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
| Shady Side | 9.8 mi | 36.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Prince Frederick | 10 mi | 39.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Baden | 10 mi | 46.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dunkirk, MD (31.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Calvert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntingtown | 45.1 minutes (±8.1) |
| 2 | Drum Point | 43.8 minutes (±8.8) |
| 3 | Chesapeake Beach | 41.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 41.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | North Beach | 40.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Prince Frederick | 39.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Calvert Beach | 36.1 minutes (±8.9) |
| 8 | Owings | 34.0 minutes (±9.3) |
| 9 | Lusby | 33.7 minutes (±6.4) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Calvert 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 Chesapeake Beach
How long is the average commute in Chesapeake Beach?
Workers who live in Chesapeake Beach, MD take an average of 41.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chesapeake Beach without a car?
5.6% of households in Chesapeake Beach have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chesapeake Beach?
19.7% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Chesapeake Beach worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake Beach town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake Beach town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake Beach town, 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 Chesapeake Beach town, Maryland (place:15925, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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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