Hancock County Commute Time Map & Patterns
HelpCompare commute patterns and ask AI Map about Hancock County.
Commute from My AddressCommute Time Burden in Hancock County: Annual Hours and Cost
Commuters in Hancock County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
That is 3% more time on the road than the Maine average of 20.7 minutes each way, a difference of 0.7 minutes.
Hancock County holds about 4.1% of Maine's population but accounts for roughly 4.2% of its total commuting time.
Working from home just 2 days a week in Hancock County would save about 71 hours of drive time a year, worth roughly $2,216 at the same national wage assumption used above.
| Area | One-Way Commute | Daily Round-Trip | Yearly Time Spent | Estimated Yearly Cost | Local Road Traffic (VPD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 21.4 min | 42.9 min | 179 hrs/yr | $5,539 | 738 |
| Maine | 20.7 min | 41.5 min | 173 hrs/yr | $5,355 | 1,015 |
| United States | 22.5 min | 44.9 min | 187 hrs/yr | $5,803 | 1,355 |
The estimated yearly cost applies a single national rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area - treat it as a rough estimate, not a paycheck figure. Local road traffic counts, vehicles per day on non-highway roads, come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Commute Time Map: Maine Counties
- Aroostook County (13.9 min)
- Knox County (16.3 min)
- Washington County (16.7 min)
- York County (23.5 min)
- Oxford County (23.3 min)
- Somerset County (22.5 min)
Compare commute times among different counties
On average, it takes 21.4 minutes to get to work in Hancock County. That's 5% shorter than the 22.5-minute U.S. average.
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
Most people travel to work by Car , followed by Worked at Home . About 12.2% work from home.
Commute mode distribution
- Car: 81.5%
- Worked at Home: 12.2%
- Walked: 4.3%
- Other: 1.1%
- Public Transportation: 0.5%
- Bicycle: 0.3%
- Taxi: < 0.1%
- Motorcycle: < 0.1%
How does Hancock County's commute time compare?
| Metric | Hancock County | Maine | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Commute Time | 21.4 min | 20.7 min | 22.5 min |
| Departure Window | 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM | 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM | 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM |
| Secondary Departure Window | 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM | 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM | 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM |
| Work From Home | 12.2% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Walked | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
The average commute time in Hancock County is about the same as in Maine.
The share of commuters using public transit is about the same as Maine. 4.3% commute by walking, higher than the 3.5% in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about commuting in Hancock County, Maine.
How much does the average commute cost workers in Hancock County, Maine?
Commuters here spend an estimated 179 hours a year on the road, worth roughly $5,539 at a typical national wage. That's 3% more than the typical Maine commuter spends.
When is rush hour worst in Hancock County, Maine?
Traffic peaks between 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM in Hancock County, Maine. Leaving before or after this window is the single easiest way to avoid the heaviest local congestion, though 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM also sees a secondary bump.
How do commute times compare across counties in Maine?
Among counties in Maine, the shortest average commutes are in Aroostook County (13.9 min), Knox County (16.3 min), Washington County (16.7 min). The longest are in York County (23.5 min), Oxford County (23.3 min), Somerset County (22.5 min).