How long is the commute from Hagerstown, MD?
Workers who live in Hagerstown, MD take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
16.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 16.1%
How people in Hagerstown get to work
| Means of transportation | Hagerstown | Washington County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.0% (±3.4 points) | 74.3% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±2.3 points) | 9.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±2.4 points) | 12.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Hagerstown, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (28.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hagerstown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Hagerstown ranks 11 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 309 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hagerstown
| Vehicles available | Hagerstown | Washington County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.1% (±2.0 points) | 7.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% (±2.9 points) | 30.7% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±2.8 points) | 35.2% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.2% (±1.9 points) | 26.5% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Hagerstown, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Washington County (7.7%).
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 Hagerstown
| Hagerstown | Washington County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±2.4 points) | 12.4% (±1.3 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±1.4 points) | 93.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±1.8 points) | 88.5% (±1.1 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hagerstown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Washington County (88.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hagerstown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | — | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Funkstown | 2.5 mi | 20.1 minutes (±5.5) | Lower |
| Halfway | 3.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Paramount-Long Meadow | 3.2 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 3.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Robinwood | 3.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Maugansville | 3.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| St. James | 4.8 mi | 37.6 minutes (±10.1) | Higher |
| Wilson-Conococheague | 5.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Funkstown, MD (20.1 minutes), Halfway, MD (22.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. James, MD (37.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Smithsburg | 35.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Sharpsburg | 33.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Boonsboro | 30.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 8 | Paramount-Long Meadow | 29.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Robinwood | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 26.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | Hagerstown | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Maugansville | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 13 | Clear Spring | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 | Wilson-Conococheague | 23.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 15 | Williamsport | 22.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Halfway | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Funkstown | 20.1 minutes (±5.5) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Washington 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 Hagerstown
How long is the average commute in Hagerstown?
Workers who live in Hagerstown, MD take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hagerstown without a car?
16.1% of households in Hagerstown have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hagerstown?
11.5% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Hagerstown worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hagerstown city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hagerstown city, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hagerstown 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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