How long is the commute from Annandale, VA?

Name: Commute and cars in Annandale, VA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Annandale, VA take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

56.7% of workers drive alone to work.

4.8% take public transportation.

2.2% of workers walk to work.

19.7% work from home.

11.1% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 27.3 minutes (±1.0)
Public transportation: 4.8%
Work from home: 19.7%
Households without a car: 11.1%

How people in Annandale get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Annandale	Fairfax County	Virginia	United States
Drove alone	56.7% (±3.4 points)	55.4%	67.6%	68.8%
Carpooled	14.8% (±3.2 points)	7.7%	8.0%	8.5%
Public transportation	4.8% (±1.6 points)	4.7%	2.3%	3.2%
Walked	2.2% (±1.3 points)	1.7%	2.1%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.7% (±0.9 points)	1.8%	1.7%	2.0%
Worked from home	19.7% (±2.4 points)	28.7%	18.3%	15.1%

In Annandale, the average commute is lower than in Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Annandale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.7%).

It is also higher than in Virginia (2.3%).

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

In Fairfax County, Annandale ranks 55 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 210 of 463.

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

Cars per household in Annandale

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Annandale	Fairfax County	Virginia	United States
No vehicle	11.1% (±2.0 points)	4.8%	6.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	29.2% (±2.9 points)	32.4%	31.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	37.2% (±3.6 points)	42.1%	37.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	22.5% (±2.7 points)	20.8%	25.5%	21.9%

In Annandale, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Fairfax County (4.8%).

It is also higher than in Virginia (6.1%).

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

Working from home and internet access in Annandale

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Annandale	Fairfax County	Virginia	United States
Workers working from home	19.7% (±2.4 points)	28.7% (±0.5 points)	18.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.0% (±1.3 points)	98.4% (±0.2 points)	95.4% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	93.5% (±1.8 points)	96.4% (±0.2 points)	91.0% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Annandale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Fairfax County (96.4%).

It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).

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

Average commute in places near Annandale

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Annandale
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Annandale	—	27.3 minutes (±1.0)	—
Woodburn	2.0 mi	28.9 minutes (±7.2)	Not measurably different
North Springfield	2.1 mi	30.4 minutes (±2.5)	Higher
West Falls Church	2.3 mi	28.7 minutes (±1.5)	Not measurably different
Lake Barcroft	2.4 mi	29.9 minutes (±2.4)	Not measurably different
Ravensworth	2.5 mi	23.4 minutes (±3.7)	Lower
Lincolnia	2.5 mi	27.6 minutes (±1.7)	Not measurably different
Wakefield (community)	2.6 mi	28.3 minutes (±1.5)	Not measurably different
Kings Park	3.1 mi	32.2 minutes (±5.8)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ravensworth, VA (23.4 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Springfield, VA (30.4 minutes).

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

Average commute across Fairfax County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
49	Lincolnia	27.6 minutes (±1.7)
50 (tie)	Bailey's Crossroads	27.5 minutes (±1.7)
50 (tie)	Centreville	27.5 minutes (±1.0)
50 (tie)	Clifton	27.5 minutes (±3.8)
50 (tie)	Herndon	27.5 minutes (±1.6)
54	Navy	27.4 minutes (±3.5)
55	Annandale	27.3 minutes (±1.0)
56	Fair Oaks	27.1 minutes (±1.4)
57	Franklin Farm	27.0 minutes (±1.6)
58	Tysons	26.7 minutes (±1.5)
59	Long Branch	26.6 minutes (±1.7)
60	Dunn Loring	26.5 minutes (±2.2)
61	Vienna	26.3 minutes (±1.5)

Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Annandale 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 Annandale

How long is the average commute in Annandale?

Workers who live in Annandale, VA take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Annandale without a car?

11.1% of households in Annandale have no vehicle, and 4.8% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Annandale?

19.7% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Annandale worked from home, and 93.5% 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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