Brookmont, MD is a small residential area located in Montgomery County. As such, its transportation options are limited, but include several bus and rail lines that provide access to neighboring towns and cities. The Montgomery County Ride On Bus system services Brookmont with several routes that allow locals to travel throughout the county. Additionally, the Metrobus system provides transportation to select locations in Washington D.C., including Farragut Square, Dupont Circle, and the Pentagon Station. For those looking for quick access to Washington D.C., the MARC (Maryland Area Regional Commuter) train runs from nearby Silver Spring and can get riders into Union Station in less than an hour. Brookmont also offers Uber and Lyft as convenient alternatives for local commuters who need to get around town quickly and easily.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Brookmont takes 30.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Brookmont get to work:
- 72.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 7.4% take mass transit