How long is the commute from Waldorf, MD?
Workers who live in Waldorf, MD take an average of 41.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
16.5% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 41.1 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Waldorf get to work
| Means of transportation | Waldorf | Charles County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±2.3 points) | 70.2% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±1.5 points) | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.5% (±2.3 points) | 16.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Waldorf, the average commute is not measurably different from Charles County (41.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waldorf, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Charles County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Charles County, Waldorf ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waldorf
| Vehicles available | Waldorf | Charles County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±1.0 points) | 3.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% (±2.6 points) | 25.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±2.7 points) | 38.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.4% (±2.1 points) | 31.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Waldorf, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Charles County (3.9%).
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 Waldorf
| Waldorf | Charles County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.5% (±2.3 points) | 16.4% (±1.4 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.0 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±1.5 points) | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waldorf, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waldorf
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf | — | 41.1 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Bensville | 4.6 mi | 41.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| La Plata | 5.3 mi | 39.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brandywine | 5.4 mi | 41.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Accokeek | 6.4 mi | 42.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bryans Road | 9.3 mi | 44.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Hughesville | 9.4 mi | 41.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Washington | 9.7 mi | 37.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Clinton | 9.8 mi | 37.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Washington, MD (37.9 minutes), Clinton, MD (37.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bryans Road, MD (44.8 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) |
Waldorf 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 Waldorf
How long is the average commute in Waldorf?
Workers who live in Waldorf, MD take an average of 41.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waldorf without a car?
3.8% of households in Waldorf have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waldorf?
16.5% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Waldorf worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waldorf CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waldorf CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waldorf 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 Waldorf CDP, Maryland (place:81175, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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