Which country has the longest commute time?

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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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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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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The winner, from Mariposa, California, drove a 372-mile (599 km) round trip (about 7 hours) to and from work in San Jose each day.

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Just how bad is a commute on job satisfaction? A study by the University of West England found that adding 20 minutes to your daily commute has the same negative effect on job satisfaction as receiving a 19 percent pay cut. In fact, every extra minute commuting lowered satisfaction with their job and leisure time.

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Brussels, Belgium Brussels takes the top spot as the hardest city to drive in, with an overall score of 23 out of 100.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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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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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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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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Data from the US showed that more time spent on the daily commute was related to higher levels of fatigue and stress during commuting [12]. Clark et al. [9] found that longer commute times were associated with lower job and leisure time satisfaction, increased strain, and poorer mental health.

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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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