How long is the commute from Potomac Heights, MD?
Workers who live in Potomac Heights, MD take an average of 32.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.6% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
19.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.1 minutes (±7.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 19.6%
How people in Potomac Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Potomac Heights | Charles County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±16.4 points) | 70.2% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±7.8 points) | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.6% (±12.3 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±6.8 points) | 16.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Potomac Heights, the average commute is lower than in Charles County (41.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Potomac Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Charles County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Charles County, Potomac Heights ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 178 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Potomac Heights
| Vehicles available | Potomac Heights | Charles County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.6% (±20.0 points) | 3.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±12.6 points) | 25.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% (±12.8 points) | 38.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±11.6 points) | 31.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Potomac Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Charles County (3.9%).
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 Potomac Heights
| Potomac Heights | Charles County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±6.8 points) | 16.4% (±1.4 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±4.0 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±4.6 points) | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Potomac Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Charles County (93.4%).
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 Potomac Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Heights | — | 32.1 minutes (±7.3) | — |
| Indian Head | 1.3 mi | 44.6 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Bryans Road | 2.2 mi | 44.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Mason Neck | 4.2 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bensville | 7.0 mi | 41.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Woodbridge | 7.2 mi | 35.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Belvoir | 8.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Mount Vernon | 8.1 mi | 31.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Leesylvania | 8.2 mi | 39.7 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Belvoir, VA (23.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Indian Head, MD (44.6 minutes), Bryans Road, MD (44.8 minutes), Bensville, MD (41.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Charles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryans Road | 44.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Indian Head | 44.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Bensville | 41.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Waldorf | 41.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Hughesville | 41.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 6 | La Plata | 39.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Potomac Heights | 32.1 minutes (±7.3) |
Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights
How long is the average commute in Potomac Heights?
Workers who live in Potomac Heights, MD take an average of 32.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Potomac Heights without a car?
19.6% of households in Potomac Heights have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Potomac Heights?
4.2% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Potomac Heights worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Heights CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Heights CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Heights CDP, Maryland
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Potomac Heights CDP, Maryland (place:63375, in state:24).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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