How long is the commute from Lorton, VA?
Workers who live in Lorton, VA take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.6% of workers drive alone to work.
4.8% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
24.7% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 4.8%
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Lorton get to work
| Means of transportation | Lorton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.6% (±6.7 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±4.1 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.8% (±2.7 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.7% (±5.3 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Lorton, the average commute is not measurably different from Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lorton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, Lorton ranks 24 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 133 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lorton
| Vehicles available | Lorton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% (±5.5 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±5.7 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.5% (±6.0 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Lorton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lorton
| Lorton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.7% (±5.3 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.5 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.1% (±1.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lorton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher 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 Lorton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorton | — | 30.7 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Laurel Hill | 1.5 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Newington | 2.6 mi | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Occoquan | 2.7 mi | 35.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Newington Forest | 2.9 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Crosspointe | 3.1 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Belvoir | 4.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Mason Neck | 4.1 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 4.5 mi | 35.0 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Belvoir, VA (23.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodbridge, VA (35.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Hybla Valley | 31.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 | Fort Hunt | 31.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Franconia | 31.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 20 (tie) | Mount Vernon | 31.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 (tie) | Crosspointe | 31.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 22 (tie) | Laurel Hill | 31.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 24 | Lorton | 30.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 25 (tie) | Kingstowne | 30.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 (tie) | North Springfield | 30.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Wolf Trap | 30.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 28 | Fairfax Station | 30.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 | Difficult Run | 30.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 30 | Lake Barcroft | 29.9 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lorton 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 Lorton
How long is the average commute in Lorton?
Workers who live in Lorton, VA take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lorton without a car?
5.0% of households in Lorton have no vehicle, and 4.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lorton?
24.7% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Lorton worked from home, and 98.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorton CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorton CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorton CDP, Virginia
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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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Figures last updated on .
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