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Is my commute too long?
Compare your daily commute to the average in your area.
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Is my commute time normal?
The average one-way commute varies widely by country, city, and transport mode. After remote work surged in 2020, commute patterns have shifted — but most workers still commute daily.
Average one-way commute by country (Census/OECD 2023)
- United States: 27.6 minutes
- United Kingdom: 30 minutes
- Germany: 28 minutes
- Japan: 40 minutes (up to 90 min in Tokyo)
- Australia: 30 minutes
- Canada: 26.2 minutes
- France: 29 minutes
- Netherlands: 28 minutes
Impact of commute time on wellbeing
- Under 15 min: Negligible stress impact
- 15–30 min: Manageable, most people adapt
- 30–45 min: Begins to reduce life satisfaction
- 45–60 min: Significant impact on wellbeing
- 60+ min: "Extreme commute" — linked to obesity, anxiety, and divorce
Research shows that cutting 20 minutes off your commute has the same happiness boost as a $15,000 raise.