How long is the commute from Potomac Mills, VA?
Workers who live in Potomac Mills, VA take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.1% of workers drive alone to work.
3.7% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
22.4% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 3.7%
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Potomac Mills get to work
| Means of transportation | Potomac Mills | Prince William County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.1% (±8.3 points) | 65.7% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±4.1 points) | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.7% (±4.4 points) | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.4% (±7.3 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Potomac Mills, the average commute is lower than in Prince William County (36.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Potomac Mills, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Prince William County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince William County, Potomac Mills ranks 22 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 151 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Potomac Mills
| Vehicles available | Potomac Mills | Prince William County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±3.2 points) | 2.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% (±11.2 points) | 25.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% (±11.6 points) | 42.4% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.5% (±13.1 points) | 29.7% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Potomac Mills, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Prince William County (2.6%).
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 Potomac Mills
| Potomac Mills | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.4% (±7.3 points) | 19.1% (±0.8 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±3.6 points) | 98.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±5.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Potomac Mills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Prince William County (96.4%).
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 Potomac Mills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Mills | — | 29.8 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Lake Ridge | 2.1 mi | 35.7 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Dale City | 2.6 mi | 37.4 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Woodbridge | 2.6 mi | 35.0 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Occoquan | 2.6 mi | 35.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Leesylvania | 3.4 mi | 39.7 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Montclair | 3.7 mi | 38.2 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| County Center | 4.0 mi | 43.5 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Laurel Hill | 4.5 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Ridge, VA (35.7 minutes), Dale City, VA (37.4 minutes), 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 Prince William County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Yorkshire | 33.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Bull Run Mountain Estates | 33.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 18 | Loch Lomond | 32.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Bull Run (Prince William County) | 32.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 20 | Nokesville | 31.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 21 | Haymarket | 30.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 22 | Potomac Mills | 29.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 23 | Quantico | 28.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 24 | Quantico Base | 11.5 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 9 of 24 places in Prince William County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Potomac Mills 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 Potomac Mills
How long is the average commute in Potomac Mills?
Workers who live in Potomac Mills, VA take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Potomac Mills without a car?
3.3% of households in Potomac Mills have no vehicle, and 3.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Potomac Mills?
22.4% (±7.3 points) of workers who live in Potomac Mills worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Mills CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Mills CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Mills CDP, 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 Potomac Mills CDP, Virginia (place:64152, in state:51).
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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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