Lexington Park, MD is a small community located in St. Mary’s County on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. It is part of the larger metropolitan area of Washington DC and Baltimore. Lexington Park is known for its historic homes, sites and neighborhoods. Despite its small size, Lexington Park offers excellent transportation options to its residents and visitors alike. Public transportation accessible in the area includes two bus routes operated by the St. Mary's Transit System, as well as rail service provided by Amtrak's Northeast Regional line, which connects cities across Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania to New York City. The nearby Patuxent River Naval Air Station also provides access to a variety of shuttle services to other parts of Maryland and Virginia. Additionally, Lexington Park is home to several taxi companies that provide transportation within the town as well as long-distance trips. There are also several car rental services available in town for travelers who prefer a more flexible option for getting around. All these options make it easy for anyone visiting or living in Lexington Park to travel around with ease
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lexington Park takes 27.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lexington Park get to work:
- 81.8% drive their own car alone
- 13.6% carpool with others
- 0.2% work from home
- 2.9% take mass transit