How long is the commute from Chestertown, MD?
Workers who live in Chestertown, MD take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
24.8% of workers walk to work.
14.4% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Chestertown get to work
| Means of transportation | Chestertown | Kent County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.5% (±9.0 points) | 68.6% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±3.1 points) | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 24.8% (±5.9 points) | 10.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.4% (±5.7 points) | 11.8% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Chestertown, the average commute is lower than in Kent County (25.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chestertown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kent County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Chestertown ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 363 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chestertown
| Vehicles available | Chestertown | Kent County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±4.2 points) | 5.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 53.2% (±8.9 points) | 33.5% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±8.5 points) | 38.7% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.6% (±7.0 points) | 22.1% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Chestertown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kent County (5.7%).
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 Chestertown
| Chestertown | Kent County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.4% (±5.7 points) | 11.8% (±2.2 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±3.2 points) | 94.5% (±1.7 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.2% (±6.2 points) | 85.0% (±3.1 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chestertown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (85.0%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chestertown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestertown | — | 19.9 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Kingstown | 1.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Church Hill | 7.1 mi | 34.0 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Betterton | 10 mi | 29.3 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Rock Hall | 10 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sudlersville | 12 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Centreville | 12 mi | 32.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Barclay | 12 mi | 31.1 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Millington | 13 mi | 27.1 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Church Hill, MD (34.0 minutes), Betterton, MD (29.3 minutes), Sudlersville, MD (28.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betterton | 29.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 2 | Galena | 29.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Millington | 27.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 4 | Chestertown | 19.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Rock Hall | 19.2 minutes (±4.0) |
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 Chestertown
How long is the average commute in Chestertown?
Workers who live in Chestertown, MD take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chestertown without a car?
8.6% of households in Chestertown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chestertown?
14.4% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Chestertown worked from home, and 84.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestertown town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestertown town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestertown 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 Chestertown town, Maryland (place:16225, 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 last updated on .
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