How long is the commute from Potomac, MD?
Workers who live in Potomac, MD take an average of 29.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.4% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
38.3% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.4%
- Work from home
- 38.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Potomac get to work
| Means of transportation | Potomac | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.2% (±3.0 points) | 52.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±1.3 points) | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.4% (±0.6 points) | 7.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 38.3% (±3.1 points) | 28.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Potomac, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (31.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Potomac, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Montgomery County (7.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Potomac ranks 43 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 231 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Potomac
| Vehicles available | Potomac | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±1.3 points) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% (±2.5 points) | 35.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.0% (±2.6 points) | 37.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±2.2 points) | 18.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Potomac, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Montgomery County (8.5%).
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 Potomac
| Potomac | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 38.3% (±3.1 points) | 28.3% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.4 points) | 98.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±0.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Potomac, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Montgomery County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Potomac
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac | — | 29.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Cabin John | 3.2 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Echo | 4.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Bethesda | 4.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bethesda | 4.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Travilah | 4.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| McLean | 4.8 mi | 28.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rockville | 5.3 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brookmont | 5.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bethesda, MD (27.7 minutes), Brookmont, MD (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 36 (tie) | Kemp Mill | 31.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 38 (tie) | Friendship Heights Village | 30.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 38 (tie) | Germantown | 30.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 40 | Rockville | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 41 (tie) | Colesville | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 41 (tie) | North Kensington | 29.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 43 | Potomac | 29.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 44 (tie) | Chevy Chase Village | 29.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 44 (tie) | North Bethesda | 29.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 46 | Gaithersburg | 29.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 47 | Travilah | 29.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 48 (tie) | Kensington | 28.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 48 (tie) | South Kensington | 28.8 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 58 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Potomac 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
How long is the average commute in Potomac?
Workers who live in Potomac, MD take an average of 29.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Potomac without a car?
3.6% of households in Potomac have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Potomac?
38.3% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Potomac worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac 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 CDP, Maryland (place:63300, 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 last updated on .
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