This page delivers traffic analytics for Kent County, Maryland. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kent County, Maryland among 223 road miles divided in 3,347 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 352 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.
2,478
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.6 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.
11.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,977
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,478 vehicles per day in Kent County, Maryland that results in 482,555 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈176 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maryland state averages: Kent sees 68% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,478 vehicles per day against 7,693), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 482,555 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈176 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Maryland's statewide total. Journey times run 13% lower than the state level, at 29.6 minutes on average. At 46% lower than the state level, the 11.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 9% of counties in Maryland see less traffic than Kent's 2,478 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 29.6 minutes is longer than 4% of counties in Maryland.
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.
4,588
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
58.6 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.
11.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$90,851
A significant volume of traffic in Kent County, Maryland utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,588 vehicles per day, 87% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,458 vehicles per day. That average covers 18 highway road miles divided in 32 segments (average segment length 2,973 ft), together carrying 92,759 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈33.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.4%) is 48% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Kent serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 83% of counties in Maryland. By raw volume, Kent carries the lowest number of highway trucks in Maryland - roughly 742 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,458
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.3 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.
11.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,566
The non-highway road network in Kent County, Maryland supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,458 vehicles per day, 46% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,588 vehicles per day. That average covers 205 non-highway road miles divided in 3,315 segments (average segment length 326 ft), together carrying 389,796 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈142 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 51% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (11.2%) runs 42% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Kent's overall average travel time exceeds 4% of counties in Maryland. 39% of counties in Maryland see lower average driver income among trip origins than Kent. 91% of counties in Maryland have a younger driver population than Kent.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 10% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Kent County, Maryland, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kent
Maryland
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,478
7,693
-67.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.4%
7.5%
+12.8%
Truck % (Highway)
14.4%
9.8%
+47.7%
Avg. Travel Time
29.6 min
34.0 min
-12.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,478 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Kent carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Maryland, at roughly 742 trucks per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 13% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 2,011 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Kent roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,977 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 71% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Kent 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.
Trucks account for approximately 8.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.4% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
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)
