How long is the commute from Chevy Chase, MD?
Workers who live in Chevy Chase, MD take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.4% of workers drive alone to work.
7.5% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
43.7% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 7.5%
- Work from home
- 43.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Chevy Chase get to work
| Means of transportation | Chevy Chase | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 36.4% (±8.6 points) | 52.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.5% (±2.8 points) | 7.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±1.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.5% (±4.3 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 43.7% (±8.4 points) | 28.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Chevy Chase, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (31.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chevy Chase, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Chevy Chase ranks 51 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 263 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chevy Chase
| Vehicles available | Chevy Chase | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±3.0 points) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.7% (±8.1 points) | 35.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.4% (±9.0 points) | 37.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.6% (±6.4 points) | 18.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Chevy Chase, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Montgomery County (8.5%).
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 Chevy Chase
| Chevy Chase | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 43.7% (±8.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±4.2 points) | 98.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±3.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chevy Chase, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chevy Chase
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase | — | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Chevy Chase Section Five | 0.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Chevy Chase Section Three | 0.5 mi | 34.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Martin's Additions | 0.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase (community) | 0.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase Village | 0.9 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset | 1.3 mi | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Friendship Heights Village | 1.3 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Chevy Chase | 1.5 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chevy Chase Section Five, MD (22.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chevy Chase Section Three, MD (34.1 minutes), North Chevy Chase, MD (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 44 (tie) | North Bethesda | 29.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 46 | Gaithersburg | 29.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 47 | Travilah | 29.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 48 (tie) | Kensington | 28.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 48 (tie) | South Kensington | 28.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 50 | Laytonsville | 28.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 51 | Chevy Chase | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 52 | Glen Echo | 28.1 minutes (±9.6) |
| 53 | Bethesda | 27.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 54 | Chevy Chase (community) | 27.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 55 | Martin's Additions | 26.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 56 | Washington Grove | 26.6 minutes (±9.2) |
| 57 | Brookmont | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 58 places in Montgomery 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 Chevy Chase
How long is the average commute in Chevy Chase?
Workers who live in Chevy Chase, MD take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chevy Chase without a car?
3.3% of households in Chevy Chase have no vehicle, and 7.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chevy Chase?
43.7% (±8.4 points) of workers who live in Chevy Chase worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chevy Chase town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chevy Chase town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase town, Maryland (place:16620, 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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