How long is the commute from West Brandywine Township, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in West Brandywine Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in West Brandywine Township, PA take an average of 30.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

72.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2.1% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

20.9% work from home.

2.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 30.5 minutes (±2.8)
Public transportation: 2.1%
Work from home: 20.9%
Households without a car: 2.2%

How people in West Brandywine Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	West Brandywine Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	72.9% (±5.1 points)	64.6%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	2.7% (±2.2 points)	6.4%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	2.1% (±2.0 points)	1.3%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±0.9 points)	2.0%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.4% (±1.7 points)	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	20.9% (±4.7 points)	24.1%	15.6%	15.1%

In West Brandywine Township, the average commute is higher than in Chester County (26.9 minutes).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In West Brandywine Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chester County (1.3%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Chester County, West Brandywine Township ranks 19 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 595 of 2,548.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in West Brandywine Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	West Brandywine Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	2.2% (±1.6 points)	4.3%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	29.6% (±5.5 points)	27.2%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	39.0% (±5.5 points)	45.0%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	29.1% (±5.0 points)	23.6%	18.6%	21.9%

In West Brandywine Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chester County (4.3%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in West Brandywine Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	West Brandywine Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	20.9% (±4.7 points)	24.1% (±0.7 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.5% (±1.3 points)	97.0% (±0.3 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	96.8% (±2.1 points)	94.7% (±0.4 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In West Brandywine Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chester County (94.7%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near West Brandywine Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Brandywine Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
West Brandywine Township	—	30.5 minutes (±2.8)	—
East Brandywine Township	2.9 mi	27.3 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
Wallace Township	3.3 mi	29.3 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
Caln	3.4 mi	25.8 minutes (±3.8)	Not measurably different
Caln Township	3.7 mi	25.8 minutes (±2.0)	Lower
Coatesville	4.0 mi	25.1 minutes (±2.1)	Lower
Thorndale	4.1 mi	26.1 minutes (±3.1)	Lower
West Caln Township	4.2 mi	36.4 minutes (±3.7)	Higher
Hayti	4.3 mi	35.8 minutes (±4.0)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Caln Township, PA (25.8 minutes), Coatesville, PA (25.1 minutes), Thorndale, PA (26.1 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Caln Township, PA (36.4 minutes), Hayti, PA (35.8 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Chester County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
13	West Sadsbury Township	31.1 minutes (±4.9)
14	Birmingham Township	31.0 minutes (±3.6)
15 (tie)	Parkesburg	30.6 minutes (±3.9)
15 (tie)	Sadsbury Township (Chester County)	30.6 minutes (±2.9)
15 (tie)	Upper Uwchlan Township	30.6 minutes (±2.3)
18 (tie)	Modena	30.5 minutes (±3.9)
18 (tie)	West Brandywine Township	30.5 minutes (±2.8)
18 (tie)	West Vincent Township	30.5 minutes (±2.2)
21	Newlin Township	29.7 minutes (±3.0)
22	Upper Oxford Township	29.5 minutes (±5.5)
23 (tie)	Spring City	29.3 minutes (±2.6)
23 (tie)	Wallace Township	29.3 minutes (±2.9)
25	Franklin Township (Chester County)	29.2 minutes (±3.3)

Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester 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 West Brandywine Township

How long is the average commute in West Brandywine Township?

Workers who live in West Brandywine Township, PA take an average of 30.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in West Brandywine Township without a car?

2.2% of households in West Brandywine Township have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in West Brandywine Township?

20.9% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in West Brandywine Township worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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