How long is the commute from Lanham, MD?
Workers who live in Lanham, MD take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.9% of workers drive alone to work.
3.8% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.8%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Lanham get to work
| Means of transportation | Lanham | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.9% (±5.9 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±5.1 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.8% (±2.0 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±2.3 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±3.8 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Lanham, the average commute is lower than in 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 Lanham, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Prince George's County (7.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince George's County, Lanham ranks 63 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 163 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lanham
| Vehicles available | Lanham | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±2.9 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% (±5.1 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±6.9 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.3% (±6.0 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Lanham, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Prince George's County (9.2%).
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 Lanham
| Lanham | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±3.8 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±3.6 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±3.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lanham, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lanham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanham | — | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Seabrook | 1.5 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale | 1.8 mi | 37.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| New Carrollton | 2.1 mi | 36.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Mitchellville | 2.4 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Glenarden | 2.5 mi | 34.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Glenn Dale | 2.6 mi | 34.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Landover Hills | 3.3 mi | 34.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Greenbelt | 3.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Springdale, MD (37.3 minutes), New Carrollton, MD (36.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 56 (tie) | Largo | 33.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 56 (tie) | Mitchellville | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 59 (tie) | Colmar Manor | 32.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 59 (tie) | Fairmount Heights | 32.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 59 (tie) | Silver Hill | 32.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 62 (tie) | Forest Heights | 32.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 62 (tie) | Lanham | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 62 (tie) | South Laurel | 32.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 65 | Beltsville | 32.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 66 | Capitol Heights | 32.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 67 | Berwyn Heights | 32.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 68 | Mount Rainier | 31.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 69 | University Park | 31.5 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lanham 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 Lanham
How long is the average commute in Lanham?
Workers who live in Lanham, MD take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lanham without a car?
4.2% of households in Lanham have no vehicle, and 3.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lanham?
12.1% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Lanham worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lanham CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lanham CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lanham 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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