Counties with the worst commutes in Maine
Commuting easily ranks as one of the least enjoyable parts of a person's day. Commuters encounter more physical health problems, and low-income commuters are less likely to gain financial stability鈥攁mong a host of other negative impacts. And yet, America's commutes keep getting longer as people move farther away from the office, according to Census Bureau data.
compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in Maine, using 2021 data from the . Counties are ranked by longest average commute time in 2021 among workers over the age of 16, excluding those who work from home. Think you have a long trip to work? Read on to compare it against the worst commutes statewide.
#16. Aroostook County
- Average commute to work: 18.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 2.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.8%
--- Carpooled: 10.2%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 3.1%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.6%
--- Worked from home: 5.2%
#15. Knox County
- Average commute to work: 19.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.8%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 11.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 73.1%
--- Carpooled: 9.1%
--- Public transportation: 0.4%
--- Walked: 4.6%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.3%
--- Worked from home: 10.9%
#14. Washington County
- Average commute to work: 21.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 6.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 76.3%
--- Carpooled: 11.9%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 3.6%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 7.5%
#13. Penobscot County
- Average commute to work: 22.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 8.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.8%
--- Carpooled: 8.3%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 3.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.3%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.3%
--- Worked from home: 8.4%
#12. Cumberland County
- Average commute to work: 23.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 9.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 70.1%
--- Carpooled: 7.8%
--- Public transportation: 0.9%
--- Walked: 5.5%
--- Bicycle: 0.6%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.1%
--- Worked from home: 14%
#11. Kennebec County
- Average commute to work: 24.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.4%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 19.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.3%
--- Carpooled: 9%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 3.2%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.8%
--- Worked from home: 9.5%
#10. Sagadahoc County
- Average commute to work: 24.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 50.7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 78.8%
--- Carpooled: 6.6%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 3.2%
--- Bicycle: 0.3%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1%
--- Worked from home: 9.8%
#9. Androscoggin County
- Average commute to work: 24.3 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.8%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 28.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74%
--- Carpooled: 11.6%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 3.4%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 9.9%
#8. Hancock County
- Average commute to work: 24.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 13%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 72.6%
--- Carpooled: 11.6%
--- Public transportation: 0.7%
--- Walked: 4.4%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.1%
--- Worked from home: 9.5%
#7. Lincoln County
- Average commute to work: 24.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 33.6%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.3%
--- Carpooled: 9.3%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 2.7%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.2%
--- Worked from home: 9.5%
#6. Franklin County
- Average commute to work: 25.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 9.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 25.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74.9%
--- Carpooled: 10.4%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 4.5%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.7%
--- Worked from home: 8.2%
#5. Piscataquis County
- Average commute to work: 26.3 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 15.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 26%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74.6%
--- Carpooled: 12.9%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 3.9%
--- Bicycle: 0.3%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 7.4%
#4. Waldo County
- Average commute to work: 26.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 35.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 75.2%
--- Carpooled: 8.3%
--- Public transportation: 0.6%
--- Walked: 3.1%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.9%
--- Worked from home: 11.5%
#3. York County
- Average commute to work: 27.3 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 21.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.4%
--- Carpooled: 8.1%
--- Public transportation: 0.7%
--- Walked: 2.2%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 10.7%
#2. Somerset County
- Average commute to work: 28 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 10.8%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 36.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77%
--- Carpooled: 11.1%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 2.2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.9%
--- Worked from home: 8.8%
#1. Oxford County
- Average commute to work: 28.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 11.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 31.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.7%
--- Carpooled: 8.9%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1%
--- Worked from home: 8.1%
