What's Your Commute Time?

[Brain Cramp]

How long does it take you to get to work?

Is the commute time different going to work then it is coming from work?

Do you have to deal with traffic?

Do you use public transportation or drive?


Me -
15 minutes going to work (4 AM)
25 minutes getting home (noon hour)
I drive my own car.

[FD2BLK]

With no traffic hassles and hitting all the green lights, I can make it in thirty minutes. But usually it's more like forty. Traffic tends to back up here for just about any reason.

I chose to live in the suburbs for the space and the quiet. There are days where the drive is a real hassle, but it's worth it to me.

[DoneThatToo]

How long does it take you to get to work?

About 25 minutes if I come straight in, but 35 if it is my day to take our daughter to school.

Is the commute time different going to work then it is coming from work?

At least 35 going back home. Our traffic light timing SUCKS!

Do you have to deal with traffic?

Turn the radio up and just follow the line . . .

Do you use public transportation or drive?

I drive, no public transportation from my house to work.

[Sigonfile]

When I take the chopper....about 13 minutes....when I go by car.....60 minutes.

[Spike]

It takes me 7 to 10 minutes to get to work, depending on traffic.

The time is not significantly different getting home, although I usually don't go straight home after work. Some days I go to school instead. It takes 7 to 10 minutes to get from work to school. It takes 3 to 5 minutes to drive from school to home. When I wasn't working and could walk to school from home, it took 10 minutes on foot.

I have to deal with about 20 blocks of traffic between home and work. Some days it is heavy. Other days it's light. There's no rhyme or reason to it, so I never know quite what to expect.

I drive my own car. But because I'm only going a short distance in the city and never give the car a chance to warm up, I'm only getting 11 to 14 mpg.

[LENSCRAFTER]

How long does it take you to get to work?
15 minutes.

Is the commute time different going to work then it is coming from work?
Yes. I leave early to avoid traffic. Going home takes about 20-25 minutes.

Do you have to deal with traffic?
Nope. I leave early. Too many idiots out there.

Do you use public transportation or drive?
I drive.

[amp]

--2 minutes
--No
--No
--I drive

[Ozark MTN]

2 1/2 minutes. I can't even listen to a full song on the radio.

Love it!

During the spring and summer I can walk to work (20 minutes), ride my bike (10 minutes) or ride my motorcycle (about an hour).

Mid-markets have much to offer in gas/time savings.

[The Mockingbird]

How long does it take you to get to work?

41 Minutes, door to door. +-3 minutes

Is the commute time different going to work then it is coming from work?

It's exactly the same.

Do you have to deal with traffic?

Not really, but theoretically, yes. I ride a commuter bus that gets to use the HOV lanes.

Do you use public transportation or drive?

Public transportation all the way. I drift off into near slumber as I listen to Danish language mp3's.

[Jane Craig]

How long does it take you to get to work? If I leave home very early, 50 minutes. For "normal time" departure, 1:15 to 1:30.

Is the commute time different going to work then it is coming from work? Yep -- going home is almost always worse. Best case scenario is an hour and it ranges up from there. On Fridays, it's almost always 1:30 minimum -- even if I try to wait traffic out.

Do you have to deal with traffic? Yep. But, like FD2BLK, I live in the burbs where it's quiet -- but changing jobs lengthened my commute.

Do you use public transportation or drive? Drive (no public transit option exists for me)

[RollTide98]

Birmingham, AL

I live in the suburbs, 25 miles south of downtown. The station is also in the suburbs, south of downtown. Driving distance to work is 16.2 miles.

*Takes 25 minutes to get to work if traffic is light (arrive at 8:30 a.m.)
*Takes 35 minutes to get home (leaving around 6:30 or so)
*Birmingham traffic is light one day, then horrendous the next. Doesn't matter if wrecks are involved. I've never figured out the variable.
*I drive. Public transit in Birmingham is unreliable and doesn't even go as far south as the station.

[TAFKA wacowx]

I live approximately 25 miles NE of Houston and I actually only hit one, count 'em ONE traffic light my whole commute. :D

How long does it take you to get to work? 35 minutes AM

Is the commute time different going to work then it is coming from work? +8 to 15 minutes

Do you have to deal with traffic? On my way home, there is a bottleneck where 3 highways (59/288/45) coincide and my road goes from enjoying 5 lanes down to 2 lanes with merging within the space of a mile. (Don't get me started on the poor signage which could resolve at least some of the backup which results from people thinking they need to get out of a lane which actually WILL take them where they need to go. ) Mornings are generally smooth unless it's raining heavily.

Do you use public transportation? I wish I could. It currently would require multiple buses and never get me to work on time because I start at 6AM. Commuter rail would be a GODSEND in Houston.

[News Is Broken]

1. It depends. If I drive, 35 minutes. If I ride the bus it can be up to an hour and a half depending on when I hit the connecting buses. Bus service here SUCKS!!!! If it didn't, I'd use it much more because it's far, far cheaper.

2. Going home is usually slower because no one in this town knows how to merge onto a freeway and for some reason people seem to be developmentally disabled in general. There. I didn't say retarded.

3. Traffic? This is Phoenix. Traffic is a constant here because these idiots will crash their cars for no reason whatsoever and then all the other idiots have to slow WAAAAY down to look. ARGH! IT'S A FENDER BENDER! YOU'VE SEEN MANY OF THEM BEFORE! GO, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, GO!

4. I do use public transit a couple days a week, but it's a joke and the only people who seem to use it regularly are the people with no car and for many, apparently an allergic reaction to soap, water and deodorant. Sigh.

[Desert Rat]

It takes me 35-40 minutes to commute.

I work 3PM-1AM, so no traffic worries..

Commute time is about the same either way

I drive my own car.

I also live in Phoenix metro area News, and I would agree with you on everything, my drive in though for the 3PM shift isn't bad at all.....take I-10 in from El Mirage...

[McCovey Cove Returns]

I can actually see my building from where I live. Thus, I walk to work and it takes about 8 minutes as long as a train isn't coming through. That lovely commute will soon change when I move out of the city.

[Audacity]

It takes me 35-40 minutes to commute.

I work 3PM-1AM, so no traffic worries..




Can someone's regular shift actually, officially be 10 hours a day? I assume you get an hour for lunch so that makes your work shift 9 hours a day. Is that legal?

[News Is Broken]

Can someone's regular shift actually, officially be 10 hours a day? I assume you get an hour for lunch so that makes your work shift 9 hours a day. Is that legal?

This is Arizona, which is a "right to work" state. That means it's pretty much legal for your employer to do whatever the hell they please.

[east coast producer]

3 hours.

same back and forth.

multiple transit methods... car to commuter bus to subway. or if i'm on an unlucky shift, car to train to subway.

[cinehead]

Can someone's regular shift actually, officially be 10 hours a day? I assume you get an hour for lunch so that makes your work shift 9 hours a day. Is that legal?

I've worked at several stations where the photographers worked 10 hours a day, 4 days a week.

[Desert Rat]

Can someone's regular shift actually, officially be 10 hours a day? I assume you get an hour for lunch so that makes your work shift 9 hours a day. Is that legal?

Yes I get an hour for lunch. I work 4 days a week, 10 hour days. Because of my length of employment here and the fact that I work a 4 day week, I only am physically here 183 days a year, or half a year when you factor in vacation time.

So no complaints from me..:)

[Audacity]

OK, I get it. I was thinking you were working a 10 hour, 5 days a week schedule. Hell, I'd go to more hours = 4 work days too.

[Laughing Angel]

Takes about 10 minutes to get to work.

About 12-15 minutes to get home.

Rarely have any traffic problems.

Yes, I drive.

[TVNewsLady]

Let me compare the change for you from mid 80s to low 30s market in terms of commute time.

Old Commute: 11 minutes door to door. 4 traffic lights. All city streets and no traffic.

New Commute: 20 minutes. All highway. 5 exits from different highways.

A market move can signal a whole new driving world!!!

[Produce man]

18 minutes each way, my car.

[Gil]

Right now, one hour door to door, the longest commute I ever had. All by car, no significant traffic ever, and a choice of routes that adds some variety. I've only been doing it for two months, but so far enjoying the drive. It helps that the scenery is pretty interesting, with lots of lakes and forest land.

[Galaxian]

It takes me about 25 minutes to get to work. Thankfully, I live down the road from the highway, which is a straight shoot into work.

[Ralphie the buffalo]

How long does it take you to get to work?

about 15 miles
3 stoplights
usually 20 minutes in good weather

Is the commute time different going to work then it is coming from work?

I commute just after the peak both ways so it is about same.
Add another 5 minutes if it is peak time

Do you have to deal with traffic?

I have a couple of very good highways to choose from.
Just listen to the radio and take the alternate if one has problems.

Do you use public transportation or drive?

Drive a take home vehicle.

[TVMattNYC]

How long does it take you to get to work?

Is the commute time different going to work then it is coming from work?

Do you have to deal with traffic?

Do you use public transportation or drive?


Me -
15 minutes going to work (4 AM)
25 minutes getting home (noon hour)
I drive my own car.

20 minutes to get to work.
7 minutes to get home.
No, I don't deal with traffic, the driver does.
Neither. I'm provided a car.

[Spike]

OK, I get it. I was thinking you were working a 10 hour, 5 days a week schedule.

Even if that had been the case, there's no law saying your work week can't be more than 40 hours or that your shift can't be more than 8 hours. Employers can legally require you to work overtime. They just have to pay you overtime rates for it (unless you are exempt).

[C St. SW]

My commute (25 miles out) can vary greatly depending on time of day, weather, and which mode of transportation happens to have major issues that day.

1. Car to commuter train to subway + 3 block walk (on a GOOD day with no delays/issues) 90 minutes one way. Cost just over $10.00 round trip. On a bad day? 2-3 hours. Longer if the line shuts down. You never know when it may take an extra 45 - 60 minutes to get home.

2. Car to subway - 70 minutes one way on a good day. Drive to station + 45 minutes on train + 3 block walk. Cost just under $14.00/day. Return leg SUCKS due to overcrowded trains which often leads to standing for over 30 minutes. There are often substantial delays which can last over 30 minutes or longer.

3. Drive all the way. 45 minutes on a good day post rush. 90 minutes during rush IF there are no serious backups. On a BAD day? 120+ is not unusual using alternative routes. Return home at least 60 minutes unless you can use the HOV lane which can cut that dramatically. Cost $17.00/day parking in the underground garage at the office.

It's always a roll of the dice.

[Newzie52]

It takes me about 15 minutes, each way. I drive.

My hours are odd, so I miss traffic completely. I'd never want to have to fight traffic again.

[TVMattNYC]

It takes me about 15 minutes, each way. I drive.

My hours are odd, so I miss traffic completely. I'd never want to have to fight traffic again.

I'll take traffic over not having a life ANY day.

[Spike]

My commute (25 miles out) can vary greatly depending on time of day, weather, and which mode of transportation happens to have major issues that day.

1. Car to commuter train to subway + 3 block walk (on a GOOD day with no delays/issues) 90 minutes one way. Cost just over $10.00 round trip. On a bad day? 2-3 hours. Longer if the line shuts down. You never know when it may take an extra 45 - 60 minutes to get home.

2. Car to subway - 70 minutes one way on a good day. Drive to station + 45 minutes on train + 3 block walk. Cost just under $14.00/day. Return leg SUCKS due to overcrowded trains which often leads to standing for over 30 minutes. There are often substantial delays which can last over 30 minutes or longer.

3. Drive all the way. 45 minutes on a good day post rush. 90 minutes during rush IF there are no serious backups. On a BAD day? 120+ is not unusual using alternative routes. Return home at least 60 minutes unless you can use the HOV lane which can cut that dramatically. Cost $17.00/day parking in the underground garage at the office.

It's always a roll of the dice.

This is why when I worked in DC I lived in either Arlington or Alexandria and drove 15 minutes. I was within walking distance of their ridiculous subway, but I gave up on it after the fifth or sixth time the Orange line broke down and stranded me within nine months. The last time a train broke with me on it, we were stuck at the very bottom of the tunnel under the river for over an hour. It was crammed so full that we couldn't move, and the temperature in there had to have been up in the 90s at least.

I didn't rely on that heap of sh*t again.

I'll take traffic over not having a life ANY day.

How can you call it a life when you're spending all of it commuting?

[Ralphie the buffalo]

I'll take traffic over not having a life ANY day.

You can't just throw that out and expect it to go unchallenged.
Quality lifestyles do exist outside that crowded little island you call home.
Or perhaps we are missing something. Explain what a "life" is.

[Sigonfile]

I'm just hoping to get my sentence commuted.

[RollTide98]

Can someone's regular shift actually, officially be 10 hours a day? I assume you get an hour for lunch so that makes your work shift 9 hours a day. Is that legal?
My schedule on paper says M-F, 8:30am to 6:30pm. There are some days when I get off later than 6:30... But there are other days, such as today, when I'm done at 5:00 and can go on home. It's a salaried position, and while I don't cherish the 50 hours a week on paper, I appreciate the flexibility to leave early or come in late depending on the conditions. As far as I know, it's legal... No one forced me to sign my contract. I chose the job knowing long hours were part of the deal.

[Newzie52]

I'll take traffic over not having a life ANY day.

Excuse me? My life (aside from a**hole bosses, but that is another thread) is just fine, thanks; the arts, great food, laid-back lifestyle, friendly people, low cost of living...I'll take it.

[Spike]

Explain what a "life" is.

I think it has something to do with Astroglide, rubber sheets and a sling.

[TVMattNYC]

I think it has something to do with Astroglide, rubber sheets and a sling.

Oh Spikey, is that what you think of when you think of me?

I'm flattered.

[Lazlo Toth]

About an hour each way.

Short walk to the bus stop. Bus to the BART station. BART train aide. Ten minute walk from BART station to work.

I get a lot of writing and reading done on the train. I've written two novels during the train ride and am working on a third.

[southwesternguy]

It takes me 15 minutes each way. I have the double luxury of working in a top 5 market and having a short commute with no traffic. I work 2-10pm or so and there's never traffic unless there's bad weather or an accident.

I live in the 'burbs, too. Our station is nowhere near downtown, so it's a really nice setup.

[cruelcruelworld]

it takes me four minutes to drive or about 12 minutes to walk which I did last summer and fall in protest of $3.25/gal gas. I live seven blocks from work. I need my car for errands and lunch appointments. wish the company would give me a car. those days are long gone.

[INLANDNEWS]

5 seconds when I am working from my home office...but if I sit in LA traffic it could be at least 2 hours depending what I have going on that day. Sometimes i am on an airplane and that takes all day!!

[Steve Scott]

1.) Most days, I take a ferry boat (connecting to a free bus) both ways. Door to door - including some walking - about 45 minutes.

2.) I can also take 2 trains. Door to door - again, including some walking - is also about 45 minutes.

3.) On the rare days that I drive, it's probably about 30 minutes or so...depending upon traffic. We get a good deal on parking at a hotel down the street from the CBS Broadcast Center.

4.) Or, when the car service takes me...I dunno. I don't pay much attention. Sometimes I snooze. :)

[WalMartNation]

55 minutes to get to work, 45 home and that's only because traffic thins out by 11pm. I drive but I'll start taking the bus and train as soon as I can get their schedules figured out.

[ewink]

15-20 minutes to, 10-15 from - 115p to 1015p.

I'm not allowed to drive, so I ride with which ever reporter isn't annoyed with me that day.

[SureFireWeather]

Less than 15 minutes, either way.... without much traffic to deal with.

12 miles

[Ralphie the buffalo]

...so I ride with which ever reporter isn't annoyed with me that day.

So how is it working in editing full-time?

[RoyMcAvoy]

10 minutes by car (4.1 miles). Usually 15-16 minutes by bicycle. Love it.

[Roy Hobbs]

3 minutes by car...and spend every lunch hour at home watching NASA satellite and Dan Rather on HD Net. Life is good.

[ewink]

So how is it working in editing full-time?
Que? Your sentence confuses me.

But if you're asking if I am editing full time, I am not. Still shooting.

[The Mockingbird]

This is why when I worked in DC I lived in either Arlington or Alexandria and drove 15 minutes. I was within walking distance of their ridiculous subway, but I gave up on it after the fifth or sixth time the Orange line broke down and stranded me within nine months. The last time a train broke with me on it, we were stuck at the very bottom of the tunnel under the river for over an hour. It was crammed so full that we couldn't move, and the temperature in there had to have been up in the 90s at least.

I didn't rely on that heap of sh*t again.

Personally, I'd take my commuter bus over riding the metro or driving in. 40 minutes, and I don't have to pay attention for any of it.The bus has cushioned seats, and little air jets that blow air on you. We'll see how it does in the summer, though.

[The Fedora]

wow. metro must have really gone downhill. sad to hear, at one time it was the best in the country.

if I ever move back, i hope to live in NW and just drive to a Cap Hill bureau or one of the stations.

current commute time: 6 minutes.

[CKMD]

7 minutes each way, in my own car.

[The Mockingbird]

The Metro seemed okay when I used it, it's just too long of a walk from Foggy Bottom down to C Street-- especially when there's better options that get you home faster.

[Roy Hobbs]

When I visit friends at Foggy Bottom I prefer the "No Way Out" Commander Farrell method:

Run down the street, knock over flower stands, shinny a tree, sideswipe a government vehicle, and slide down the stainless steel divider of the Metro escalator.

My uniform's cooler though. Fred Thompson signature sold separately.

"Next time Jack, write a damn memo." -The Hunt for Red October

[!]

Nowadays, 15 seconds.

No wear and tear on the vehicle, no worry about gas prices.

No dealing with idiots who slow down for no reason at all on the freeway.

I love this whole "telecommuting" thing.

[The Mockingbird]

Yesterday, I got to be a slug. That's the DC term for someone who gets a free ride with a driver who wants to use the HOV lanes.

She was hot milf, too. Too bad she appeared to be happily married. It had all the beginnings of a Penthouse Letters contribution, too.

[Spike]

wow. metro must have really gone downhill. sad to hear, at one time it was the best in the country.

I seriously doubt that, since it was designed NOT to stop at two of the most popular sections of the city. Why would you intentionally bypass Georgetown and Adams Morgan with a public transportation system?

It was also designed without crossovers, so that if there's a train or track problem at one station the line has to be single-tracked for several stations each direction. If there's a train stuck in NY, the most you have to single-track is one station, creating a delay in the other direction of a few minutes at most. In DC, since there's no place for the trains to cross over to the other side, they have to single-track trains for ten to fifteen stations, so that the people waiting for their turn going the other way end up waiting, stuck in the train in the tunnel, for an hour or more.

DC also purchased cars with seat layouts that maximized seating space instead of traffic flow. The cars are great when there's nobody riding them. But at rush hour, because the seats are in the way of the doors and the poles are set up as impediments to foot traffic, people can't get on and off the trains. If you look at the difference in the NY cars, you see that they are left open so that people can get in and out of them.

And then there's the thing with the snow. The idiots in DC bought cars that can't run in snow and ice conditions because various parts of the electrical system freeze up and prevent the cars from getting power from the rail.

And let's not forget how well it is run. Their solution to one of their recent budget crunches was to reduce the number of trains running and the number of cars in each train. Retards. That just drove down ridership so that they brought in less money. I stood on a platform one night for forty minutes watching two four-car trains and one two-car train come through the station twenty minutes apart before enough of the crowd thinned out for me to be able to get on one.

The only thing the Metro ever had going for it was that it was clean. They seem to think that if they just keep it clean, people will believe it's better than the dirty public transportation in other cities. I would take a filthy NY subway that gets me where I'm going over the nice clean poorly-designed Metro stuck in the bottom of the tunnel any day.

[The Mockingbird]

I only rode the metro for a couple of weeks, but I never had a car get stuck.

Snow and ice storms in DC are only slightly more common than alien attacks. When they do hit... everything shuts down anyway. From here, it sounds like you might be projecting what was an isolated incident as the norm.