How long is the commute from Derwood, MD?
Workers who live in Derwood, MD take an average of 33.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.6% of workers drive alone to work.
12.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
27.0% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.9 minutes (±7.0)
- Public transportation
- 12.5%
- Work from home
- 27.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Derwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Derwood | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.6% (±14.9 points) | 52.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±7.4 points) | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.5% (±10.4 points) | 7.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.0% (±14.9 points) | 28.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Derwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Montgomery County (31.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Derwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Derwood ranks 20 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 126 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Derwood
| Vehicles available | Derwood | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±7.3 points) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±12.3 points) | 35.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.3% (±12.7 points) | 37.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.8% (±5.8 points) | 18.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Derwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (8.5%).
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 Derwood
| Derwood | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.0% (±14.9 points) | 28.3% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±4.5 points) | 98.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±5.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Derwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (95.7%).
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 Derwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwood | — | 33.9 minutes (±7.0) | — |
| Redland | 1.3 mi | 34.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rockville | 2.1 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Grove | 2.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gaithersburg | 3.4 mi | 29.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Aspen Hill | 3.9 mi | 34.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Flower Hill | 4.2 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Leisure World | 4.4 mi | 39.8 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Olney | 4.7 mi | 31.8 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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | White Oak | 34.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 15 | Garrett Park | 34.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Aspen Hill | 34.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 (tie) | Chevy Chase Section Three | 34.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Silver Spring | 34.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 18 (tie) | Takoma Park | 34.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Derwood | 33.9 minutes (±7.0) |
| 21 | Glenmont | 33.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 22 | North Chevy Chase | 33.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 23 | Somerset | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 24 (tie) | Burtonsville | 32.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Hillandale | 32.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 26 | Montgomery Village | 32.6 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 58 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Derwood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Derwood
How long is the average commute in Derwood?
Workers who live in Derwood, MD take an average of 33.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Derwood without a car?
10.2% of households in Derwood have no vehicle, and 12.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Derwood?
27.0% (±14.9 points) of workers who live in Derwood worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Derwood CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Derwood CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Derwood CDP, 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 Derwood CDP, Maryland (place:22775, 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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