How long is the average commute in LA?

L.A. ranks eighth in terms of average daily commute -- a surprising result given the sprawl associated with Southern California. Workers spend an average of 53.68 minutes commuting in L.A. each day – approximately four minutes higher than the national average of 49.1 minutes.



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California residents spend an average of 29.3 minutes commuting to work, the sixth longest commute among the states that Coverage.com studied in an analysis using pre-coronavirus data. About 12.2% of commuters in the state have one-way travel times exceeding one hour, according to the analysis.

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The average U.S. commute to work of 26.1 minutes each way looks like a quick trip around the block compared to the travel times posted by extreme commuters. The U.S. Census Bureau defines extreme commuters as workers who travel 90 minutes or more each way to work.

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The survey found that adults who commute more than 90 minutes one way to work had an average health index score of just 63.9. Those who commuted 10 minutes or less to work had an average score of 69.2. A long commute is even worse for you if you don't particularly like your job.

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Commuting from home to work should be less than 50 miles and within 30 minutes, and the surrounding area of your workplace should be within 50 miles of your home. It is ideal for commuters to take at least 5 minutes to commute to work, and the one-way commute should take more than 16 minutes.

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In 2019, the duration of the average one-way commute in the United States increased to a new high of 27.6 minutes, and a record 9.8 percent of commuters reported daily one-way commutes of at least 1 hour.

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Monday evening commutes in L.A. are the fastest, while Thursday evenings are the slowest, according to Crosstown's analysis. Friday evening is the absolute worst time to find yourself on the south 5 Freeway between the 10 and 405 freeways.

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45 minutes is very standard, the shortest of my coworkers is 30 minutes. Many folks are up near 1.5 hours. You and your husband are extremely likely to change jobs, so the commute may not always be the same. That being said, 45 minutes is not that bad.

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Yes, it is probably possible, but you really don't want to do so if you can avoid it. If you are doing a regular 35 hours week then a 1.5-hour commute is doable and you'll have enough time left to do something in the evenings, but not much.

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Generally speaking, it is best to keep your commute under an hour each way. This allows for enough time in the day for other activities such as spending time with family or pursuing hobbies without feeling overly exhausted from a long journey.

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Driving in Los Angeles could prove difficult if it's your first time in the city. After all, its roads cover 21,825 miles and the population stands at nearly four million. For that reason, it's useful to research the main driving rules and regulations before you visit.

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The southbound I-5 (Interstate 5) between Euclid Avenue to Interstate-605 is the most gridlocked road in the United States. Someone using this stretch of road for a daily work commute would lose, on average, 89 hours of their life every year.

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