"The average one-way travel time for commuters hit 27.2 minutes in 2024, up from 26.8 minutes in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. That's close to pre-pandemic levels from 2019, when the average one-way commute time was 27.6 minutes."
"The increase in commute times is attributed to several factors, including return-to-office mandates and housing affordability, which have significantly impacted the daily lives of workers."
Average one-way commute times in the U.S. have risen to 27.2 minutes in 2024, up from 26.8 minutes in 2023. This increase is attributed to return-to-office mandates and housing affordability issues. The average commute is now close to pre-pandemic levels, which were 27.6 minutes in 2019. This rise translates to over 54 minutes for a two-way commute, resulting in an additional 4.5 hours per week for employees commuting daily, leading to hundreds of hours lost annually.
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