This page delivers traffic analytics for Montgomery County, Maryland. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Montgomery County, Maryland among 1,377 road miles divided in 37,230 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.
8,704
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 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.
21.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$151,219
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,704 vehicles per day in Montgomery County, Maryland that results in 17,486,100 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 18 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maryland state averages: At 8,704 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Montgomery carries 13% more traffic than the state average of 7,693 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 17,486,100 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.4 billion per year), about 13% of Maryland's statewide total. Journey times run 4% higher than the state level, at 35.5 minutes on average. At 2% higher than the state level, the 21.0% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 83% of counties in Maryland see less traffic than Montgomery's 8,704 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 35.5 minutes is longer than 87% 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.
32,764
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.4 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.
50.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$146,039
A significant volume of traffic in Montgomery County, Maryland utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 32,764 vehicles per day, 319% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,819 vehicles per day. That average covers 180 highway road miles divided in 1,321 segments (average segment length 721 ft), together carrying 7,773,725 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.8 billion per year). That puts Montgomery among the top 5 counties in Maryland for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 7.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 23% lower than the state average, at 7.5% - positioning Montgomery as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Montgomery's highway truck share (7.5%) is higher than 13% of counties in Maryland. 74% of counties in Maryland see fewer highway trucks per day than Montgomery's roughly 2,474.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,819
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.3 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.
19.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$153,789
The non-highway road network in Montgomery County, Maryland supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,819 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 32,764 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,197 non-highway road miles divided in 35,909 segments (average segment length 176 ft), together carrying 9,712,375 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 45% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (19.9%) runs 4% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 87% of counties in Maryland see shorter overall travel times than Montgomery. Montgomery's average driver income exceeds 96% of counties in Maryland. 15% of counties in Maryland have a younger driver population than Montgomery.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 66% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Montgomery County, Maryland, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Montgomery
Maryland
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,704
7,693
+13.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.7%
7.5%
-24.2%
Truck % (Highway)
7.5%
9.8%
-22.6%
Avg. Travel Time
35.5 min
34.0 min
+4.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,704 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Montgomery's highway truck share of 7.5% is higher than 13% of counties in Maryland.
Trucks account for approximately 5.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.5% on highways.
Drivers on Montgomery roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $151,219 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Montgomery 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)
