How long is the commute from Greenbelt, MD?
Workers who live in Greenbelt, MD take an average of 33.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.5% of workers drive alone to work.
12.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
16.7% work from home.
14.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.8 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 12.0%
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Households without a car
- 14.1%
How people in Greenbelt get to work
| Means of transportation | Greenbelt | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.5% (±4.9 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±2.8 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.0% (±3.5 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.6 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.7% (±3.1 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Greenbelt, the average commute is not measurably different from Prince George's County (35.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Greenbelt, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Prince George's County (7.4%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince George's County, Greenbelt ranks 49 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 128 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Greenbelt
| Vehicles available | Greenbelt | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% (±4.8 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.8% (±4.8 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.4% (±3.7 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.7% (±3.8 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Greenbelt, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Prince George's County (9.2%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (8.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Greenbelt
| Greenbelt | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.7% (±3.1 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.6 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±2.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Greenbelt, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Prince George's County (93.8%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Greenbelt
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbelt | — | 33.8 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Berwyn Heights | 1.5 mi | 32.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook | 2.0 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| New Carrollton | 2.1 mi | 36.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| College Park | 2.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| East Riverdale | 2.8 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale Park | 3.0 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 3.2 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lanham | 3.3 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: College Park, MD (26.2 minutes), Riverdale Park, MD (29.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Marlboro Village | 34.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 44 (tie) | Brentwood | 34.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 44 (tie) | Glenarden | 34.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 46 | Landover Hills | 34.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 47 | Glenn Dale | 34.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 48 | Summerfield | 33.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 49 (tie) | Greenbelt | 33.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 49 (tie) | Seabrook | 33.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 51 | Hyattsville | 33.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 52 | Glassmanor | 33.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 53 | Temple Hills | 33.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 54 (tie) | Cedar Heights | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 54 (tie) | Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 33.2 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's 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 Greenbelt
How long is the average commute in Greenbelt?
Workers who live in Greenbelt, MD take an average of 33.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Greenbelt without a car?
14.1% of households in Greenbelt have no vehicle, and 12.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Greenbelt?
16.7% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Greenbelt worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenbelt city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenbelt city, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenbelt 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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