What is considered a bad commute?

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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Defining the Commute Threshold When pondering the ideal commuting distance, it's crucial to consider factors such as traffic congestion, transportation options, and personal preferences. Generally, a commute of 30 minutes to an hour is often seen as acceptable by many.

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People who commute 90 minutes or more are more likely to have back and neck pain, and long commute times also up your blood pressure and anxiety levels. Then there's also the time suck of it all.

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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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A new Swedish study has found people working more than 40 hours per week who commute more than 30 minutes each way to work have a 25 percent greater risk of being inactive, and are 16 percent more likely to experience sleep problems, reports Reuters.

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Using the average commute distance of 19.5 miles for a single occupancy car journey, the average current UK fuel price of £1.75 per litre, and the average car consumption of 40 miles-per-gallon, this equates to a round trip cost of £7.80 per day.

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Two factors determine a reasonable and average commute to work: time and distance. The reasonable commute should not exceed 50 miles and preferably not exceed five straight lines. The surrounding landscape or the travel conditions from your home to work highly determine the average commuting ways to work.

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What is the average commuting distance? The average commuting distance is 41 miles to and from work. However, it's important to note that distance doesn't always equate to longer commute times.

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Studies show that longer commutes lead to decreased job satisfaction and increased risk of mental health issues, while shorter commutes have the opposite effect.

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Tips to Help You Survive Your Long Commute
  1. Leave 15 minutes earlier. ...
  2. Be strategic. ...
  3. Take control of your environment. ...
  4. Pack snacks. ...
  5. Leave your car at home (if you can) ...
  6. Minimize screen-staring. ...
  7. Keep a regular schedule.


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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. If you have a longer working week, then you are going to find your free time in the evening is severely limited.

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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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Nope. All that time in traffic will take a toll on your energy and your car. You will have to pay for gas and maintenance twice as much as you should. And nothing is worse than enduring a tough day at work and then having to drive an hour back home.

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It is generally acceptable to commute to work by car from 30 minutes to 60 minutes, especially in big cities. What is a good distance to commute to work?

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The straight-line distance from Land's End to John o' Groats is 603 miles (970 km) as determined from O.S. Grid References, but such a route passes over a series of stretches of water in the Irish Sea.

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