How long is the commute from Kettering, MD?
Workers who live in Kettering, MD take an average of 40.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.5% of workers drive alone to work.
6.4% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
17.9% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.7 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 6.4%
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Kettering get to work
| Means of transportation | Kettering | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.5% (±6.8 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±4.1 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.4% (±2.3 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.9% (±5.5 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Kettering, the average commute is higher than in Prince George's County (35.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kettering, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Prince George's County (7.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince George's County, Kettering ranks 9 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 29 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kettering
| Vehicles available | Kettering | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±4.0 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% (±7.0 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±5.8 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±4.5 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Kettering, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Prince George's County (9.2%).
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 Kettering
| Kettering | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.9% (±5.5 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.8 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±2.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kettering, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Prince George's County (93.8%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kettering
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering | — | 40.7 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Largo | 2.2 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Brown Station | 2.4 mi | 29.9 minutes (±5.6) | Lower |
| Woodmore | 2.4 mi | 39.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Arbor | 2.6 mi | 37.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchellville | 3.4 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Brock Hall | 3.5 mi | 41.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Westphalia | 3.9 mi | 37.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Marlboro Village | 4.0 mi | 34.6 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Largo, MD (33.1 minutes), Brown Station, MD (29.9 minutes), Mitchellville, MD (33.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Rosaryville | 43.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Croom | 42.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Accokeek | 42.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Brock Hall | 41.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Brandywine | 41.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | North Brentwood | 40.9 minutes (±9.2) |
| 9 | Kettering | 40.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Marlton | 40.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Woodmore | 39.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 12 | Walker Mill | 39.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 13 (tie) | Fairwood | 39.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Langley Park | 39.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 (tie) | Marlboro Meadows | 39.2 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kettering 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 Kettering
How long is the average commute in Kettering?
Workers who live in Kettering, MD take an average of 40.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kettering without a car?
6.9% of households in Kettering have no vehicle, and 6.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kettering?
17.9% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Kettering worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering CDP, Maryland
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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 last updated on .
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