This page delivers traffic analytics for Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Anne Arundel County, Maryland among 918 road miles divided in 24,785 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 195 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
10,592
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
25.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$132,191
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 10,592 vehicles per day in Anne Arundel County, Maryland that results in 14,899,581 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maryland state averages: Anne Arundel sees 38% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (10,592 vehicles per day against 7,693), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Anne Arundel accounts for about 11% of Maryland's statewide total, at 14,899,581 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.4 billion per year). The average trip takes 33.0 minutes, 3% lower than the state level. At 26% higher than the state level, the 25.8% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Anne Arundel carries more traffic than 96% of counties in Maryland. 48% of counties in Maryland have a shorter average travel time than Anne Arundel's 33.0 minutes.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
32,982
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.8 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
59.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$131,168
A significant volume of traffic in Anne Arundel County, Maryland utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 32,982 vehicles per day, 262% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 9,123 vehicles per day. That average covers 263 highway road miles divided in 1,526 segments (average segment length 909 ft), together carrying 9,347,088 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.4 billion per year). No more than 2 other counties in Maryland move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 8.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 8.2%, highway truck share is 16% lower than the state average, marking Anne Arundel as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 22% of counties in Maryland. By raw truck volume, Anne Arundel carries more highway trucks than 61% of counties in Maryland.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
9,123
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
23.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$133,117
The non-highway road network in Anne Arundel County, Maryland supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 9,123 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 32,982 vehicles per day. That average covers 655 non-highway road miles divided in 23,259 segments (average segment length 149 ft), together carrying 5,552,493 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.0 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 51% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 23.7% is 24% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 48% of counties in Maryland see shorter overall travel times than Anne Arundel. Trip origins here have higher average income than 87% of counties in Maryland. Anne Arundel's median driver age is higher than 26% of counties in Maryland.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Anne Arundel County, Maryland, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Anne Arundel
Maryland
Average
Difference
Traffic
10,592
7,693
+37.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.7%
7.5%
-10.9%
Truck % (Highway)
8.2%
9.8%
-15.6%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
34.0 min
-2.8%
How Anne Arundel County compares
Anne Arundel County against nearby areas
Anne Arundel County tracks the 4 areas around it closely - no measure in this table sets it far apart from the areas immediately next to it, though it has the second busiest roads of the five. The same kind of road, simply more of it: traffic per road matches the areas around it while the network itself is larger.
Anne Arundel County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Maryland average for scale.
Anne Arundel County sits in Maryland's top three on average daily traffic volume and highway travel volume.
Where Anne Arundel County sits among Maryland's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Anne Arundel County
Maryland rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
10,592
#2 of 24
Highway vehicle-miles per day
9,347,088
#3 of 24
Truck share on highways
8.2%
#19 of 24
Highway trucks per day
2,718
#10 of 24
Average travel time
33.0 min
#13 of 24
Average driver income
$132,191
#4 of 24
Average driver age
45.6 yrs
#18 of 24
Anne Arundel County ranks #2 of 24 on average daily traffic volume but #19 of 24 on truck share on highways - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 10,592 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Anne Arundel's highway truck share of 8.2% is higher than 22% of counties in Maryland.
Trucks account for approximately 6.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.2% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 9,475 vehicles per day - a 11% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 67% above the daily average.
Drivers on Anne Arundel roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $132,191 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 22% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
