How long is the commute from Westminster, MD?
Workers who live in Westminster, MD take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
11.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 11.7%
How people in Westminster get to work
| Means of transportation | Westminster | Carroll County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.0% (±4.0 points) | 73.9% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±2.9 points) | 6.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±2.8 points) | 17.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Westminster, the average commute is lower than in Carroll County (34.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westminster, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Carroll County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carroll County, Westminster ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 267 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westminster
| Vehicles available | Westminster | Carroll County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% (±3.5 points) | 3.3% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±4.8 points) | 22.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±4.8 points) | 39.6% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±3.4 points) | 35.0% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Westminster, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Carroll County (3.3%).
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 Westminster
| Westminster | Carroll County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±2.8 points) | 17.3% (±1.1 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±3.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±3.2 points) | 92.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Westminster, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Carroll County (92.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Westminster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | — | 28.5 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| New Windsor | 5.5 mi | 48.2 minutes (±16.3) | Higher |
| Manchester | 8.2 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Hampstead | 8.4 mi | 30.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Union Bridge | 8.9 mi | 36.0 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Taneytown | 10 mi | 37.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Germany Township | 12 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| West Manheim Township | 12 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Littlestown | 12 mi | 34.9 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Windsor, MD (48.2 minutes), Manchester, MD (32.7 minutes), Union Bridge, MD (36.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Union Bridge | 36.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Eldersburg | 34.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Mount Airy | 33.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Manchester | 32.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Sykesville | 30.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Hampstead | 30.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Westminster | 28.5 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Carroll 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 Westminster
How long is the average commute in Westminster?
Workers who live in Westminster, MD take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westminster without a car?
11.7% of households in Westminster have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westminster?
15.4% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Westminster worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westminster city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westminster city, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westminster 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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