How long is the commute from Cape Charles, VA?
Workers who live in Cape Charles, VA take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.6% of workers drive alone to work.
4.9% take public transportation.
10.2% of workers walk to work.
16.0% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 4.9%
- Work from home
- 16.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Cape Charles get to work
| Means of transportation | Cape Charles | Northampton County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.6% (±10.1 points) | 71.7% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±6.5 points) | 13.4% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.9% (±6.0 points) | 0.5% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.2% (±5.9 points) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.0% (±5.2 points) | 10.1% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Cape Charles, the average commute is lower than in Northampton County (25.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cape Charles, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northampton County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Northampton County, Cape Charles ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 413 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cape Charles
| Vehicles available | Cape Charles | Northampton County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±5.3 points) | 9.5% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% (±8.4 points) | 31.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±7.4 points) | 33.4% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.2% (±4.0 points) | 25.2% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Cape Charles, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Northampton County (9.5%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cape Charles
| Cape Charles | Northampton County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.0% (±5.2 points) | 10.1% (±3.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±3.9 points) | 91.3% (±2.0 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±7.6 points) | 85.5% (±3.1 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cape Charles, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Northampton County (85.5%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cape Charles
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Charles | — | 18.4 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Cheriton | 4.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Eastville | 8.1 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Nassawadox | 18 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Poquoson | 18 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Hampton | 21 mi | 22.5 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Exmore | 22 mi | 18.2 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Haven | 24 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel Manor | 25 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nassawadox, VA (28.0 minutes), Poquoson, VA (27.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nassawadox | 28.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 2 | Cheriton | 25.5 minutes (±7.6) |
| 3 | Eastville | 18.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Cape Charles | 18.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Exmore | 18.2 minutes (±5.4) |
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 Cape Charles
How long is the average commute in Cape Charles?
Workers who live in Cape Charles, VA take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cape Charles without a car?
9.8% of households in Cape Charles have no vehicle, and 4.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cape Charles?
16.0% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Cape Charles worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Charles town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Charles town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Charles town, Virginia
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 Cape Charles town, Virginia (place:12808, in state:51).
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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