How long is the commute from Rockville, MD?
Workers who live in Rockville, MD take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.0% of workers drive alone to work.
10.3% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
32.7% work from home.
11.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 10.3%
- Work from home
- 32.7%
- Households without a car
- 11.1%
How people in Rockville get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockville | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.0% (±2.2 points) | 52.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±1.0 points) | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.3% (±1.3 points) | 7.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.7% (±2.1 points) | 28.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Rockville, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Rockville, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Montgomery County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Rockville ranks 40 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 208 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockville
| Vehicles available | Rockville | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% (±1.5 points) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.2% (±2.5 points) | 35.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±2.1 points) | 37.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±1.4 points) | 18.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Rockville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Montgomery County (8.5%).
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 Rockville
| Rockville | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.7% (±2.1 points) | 28.3% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±0.9 points) | 98.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±1.0 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Rockville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville | — | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Derwood | 2.1 mi | 33.9 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Redland | 3.4 mi | 34.8 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| North Bethesda | 3.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Aspen Hill | 4.0 mi | 34.1 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Washington Grove | 4.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Potomac | 4.5 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett Park | 4.7 mi | 34.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Leisure World | 4.9 mi | 39.8 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Redland, MD (34.8 minutes), Aspen Hill, MD (34.1 minutes), Leisure World, MD (39.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | North Potomac | 31.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 35 | Cabin John | 31.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 36 (tie) | Calverton | 31.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 58 places in Montgomery 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 Rockville
How long is the average commute in Rockville?
Workers who live in Rockville, MD take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockville without a car?
11.1% of households in Rockville have no vehicle, and 10.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockville?
32.7% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Rockville worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockville city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockville city, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockville city, 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 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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