What is the longest commute time in the world?

The Global Commute Time Rankings According to recent data compiled by transportation analytics firm Moovit, Istanbul in Turkey tops the charts for having the world's longest average commute time, with commuters spending an astonishing 77 minutes each way.



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The world's longest average commute on public and/or shared transportation is in Istanbul, Turkey (77 minutes). New York, US, ties with Bangkok, Thailand, for commute time (58 minutes). London commutes average 46 minutes, just one minute more than Pittsburgh - which has the shortest commutes in the US.

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SAN JOSE, CALIF. - If you're howling about paying a lot more to fill up these days, thank your lucky nozzle you're not David Givens of California. Every weekday, Givens drives 372 miles commuting from Mariposa, Calif., to his job at Cisco in San Jose.

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The U.S. Census Bureau defines extreme commuters as workers who travel 90 minutes or more each way to work.

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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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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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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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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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Average commuting time: 25 minutes The largest share of Member States had a commuting time between 24 and 28 minutes (17 countries). The shortest average commuting times were found in Cyprus (19 minutes), Greece (20 minutes), Italy and Portugal (both 21 minutes).

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Türkiye professionals have the longest commute in Europe, with it taking approximately 48 minutes to commute from door to door, one way.

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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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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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Sometimes, even reasons related to daily commutation, like spending too much time commuting from your place of work to your place of residence, as well as less time spent with family can be considered to be the reason/one of the reasons for leaving a job.

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A long commute to work is an important factor in deciding whether to accept a job offer . You may consider the cost of the commute and the time commitment to help you make the best decision. Understanding how to plan a work commute can help you figure out whether a new role is right for you.

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The stress of commuting can leave you feeling more fatigued. Inactive commuting can be detrimental to your health. Longer commute means long sitting hours which can hurt your health, increase your waistline, cause joint stiffness and back pain.

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