How long is the commute from Frederick, MD?
Workers who live in Frederick, MD take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
17.5% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Frederick get to work
| Means of transportation | Frederick | Frederick County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±2.1 points) | 67.5% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±1.0 points) | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.5% (±1.6 points) | 21.2% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Frederick, the average commute is lower than in Frederick County (33.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Frederick, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Frederick County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Frederick County, Frederick ranks 20 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 221 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Frederick
| Vehicles available | Frederick | Frederick County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±1.0 points) | 4.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±2.3 points) | 26.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±2.3 points) | 39.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±1.6 points) | 29.5% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Frederick, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Frederick County (4.4%).
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 Frederick
| Frederick | Frederick County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.5% (±1.6 points) | 21.2% (±0.8 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±0.7 points) | 96.8% (±0.4 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±1.3 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Frederick, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Frederick County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Frederick
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | — | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Ballenger Creek | 3.7 mi | 32.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Walkersville | 3.9 mi | 35.7 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Spring Ridge | 4.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bartonsville | 4.5 mi | 36.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Braddock Heights | 4.5 mi | 33.2 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Linganore | 6.2 mi | 40.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Middletown | 6.5 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Buckeystown | 7.6 mi | 28.6 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Walkersville, MD (35.7 minutes), Bartonsville, MD (36.7 minutes), Linganore, MD (40.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Frederick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Middletown | 33.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Woodsboro | 32.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 16 (tie) | Ballenger Creek | 32.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 (tie) | Urbana | 32.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | New Market | 32.2 minutes (±7.0) |
| 19 | Spring Ridge | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Frederick | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Myersville | 29.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 22 | Jefferson | 29.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 23 | Buckeystown | 28.6 minutes (±8.1) |
| 24 | Thurmont | 28.5 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Frederick 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 Frederick
How long is the average commute in Frederick?
Workers who live in Frederick, MD take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Frederick without a car?
6.7% of households in Frederick have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Frederick?
17.5% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Frederick worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederick city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederick city, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederick city, 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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