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Cost of Commute: How Far Is Too Far to Drive to Work?

Written by Nathan Brunner .

Last updated on July 25, 2024.

Research from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that car commutes vary widely from state to state, but the majority of Americans spend less than one hour commuting per day .

In fact, most Americans consider an hour’s one-way commute to work to be too much.

Driving from home to work and back every day can add unneeded stress to an already tedious work routine, especially if you’re spending considerable time on the road.

Apart from the physical and psychological toll , every mile you drive has a financial cost.

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How Many Miles Is Too Far to Drive to Work?

The U.S. Census Bureau also shows that, on average, Americans now take 27.6 minutes to commute one way to work.

One can cover about 30 miles (48.28 km) in that time.

Most Americans are reluctant to drive more than 50 miles (80.48 km) for a one-way commute.

However, how far away is too far to drive to work will vary based on a few factors. For example:

• The speed at which one is driving.
• Presence or absence of congestion on the road.
• Where one is driving, e.g., highway vs. city streets.
• Transportation alternatives.
• Relative ease or complexity of the drive.

Moreover, whether a certain number of miles is too far will depend on individual preference. For example, research showed that 40% of the respondents were willing to travel 21-30 miles (33.8-48.28 km) if they were going to their perfect job.

In the same research, 12% were willing to travel more than 50 miles (80.47 km) for an ideal job position.

Psychological Side Effects of Long Commutes

A long commute may cause stress, leading to physical health problems and diminishing your ability to deal with other stressful situations in life.

One study found that people with long commutes are more likely than others to have high blood pressure and cholesterol. 

Another study showed that drivers who spend an hour or more on their commutes feel less satisfied with their lives than those who don’t drive at all for work.

Some of the common stress-related factors for commuters include:

• Antisocial behavior from other commuters.
• Uncomfortable temperatures if you take public transport.
• Delays in the transport system due to traffic jams.
• Overcrowding in the public transport terminus.
• Lengthy and tiresome journeys that add to the day’s pressures.

Additionally, spending so much time driving each day means missing out on valuable opportunities for personal growth by using the extra hours for exercise or learning new skills–or even just spending quality time with family back home.

The Bottom Line

Many factors determine whether or not a commute is too far.

Some people prefer to live in one place and work somewhere else, while others like to work close to home. 

But, if you’re trying to figure out what distance is right for you, keep these considerations in mind: 

• How long will it take for me to get there? 
• How much does it cost? 
• What about the time it takes away from my family or other activities I enjoy doing on weekends?

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That's just the sort of thinking that blog Mr. Money Mustache is hoping to dispel with a recent, eye-opening post on the true cost of commuting . In it, the entertainingly named author relates a conversation he had with a couple considering moving to his neighborhood and creating two 80-minute, round trip daily commutes in the process. "40 minutes, that's not too bad," said the couple, but according to Mr. Mustache, really it is. He explains:

Let's take a typical day's drive for this self-destructive couple. Adding 38 miles of round-trip driving at the IRS's estimate of total driving cost of $0.51 per mile, there's $19 per day of direct driving and car ownership costs. It is possible to drive for less, but these people happen to have fairly new cars, bought on credit, so they are wasting the full amount. Next is the actual human time wasted. At 80 minutes per day, the self-imposed driving would be adding the equivalent of almost an entire work day to each work week â€" so they would now effectively be working 6 workdays per week. After 10 years, multiplied across two cars since they have different work schedules, this decision would cost them about $125,000 in wealth (if they had for example chosen to put the $19/day into extra payments on their mortgage), and 1.3 working years worth of time, EACH , spent risking their lives daily behind the wheel.

So if commuting is really a giant hole in your wallet that money runs out of, what should you do instead? Simply, get a new house or a new job and reduce it, says the post. And before you point out that's easier said than done, Mr. Mustache would like to give your thinking a small shove with a few back of the envelope calculations:

Let's assume the average person's marginal driving cost is halfway between the Ultra-Mustachian driver figure of 17 cents per mile, and Uncle Sam's generous 51 cent allowance. So, 34 cents. Let's also assume the value of a person's time is $25 per hour, since this is close to a median wage for a suburban commuter. For each mile you drive across two times on your round trip to work daily, it multiplies to 500 miles per year, or a $170 annual fee. For each of these miles, you waste about 6 minutes in the round trip, adding to 25 hours per year ($625 of your time). So each mile you live from work steals $795 per year from you in commuting costs. $795 per year will pay the interest on $15,900 of house borrowed at a 5 percent interest rate. In other words, a logical person should be willing to pay about $15,900 more for a house that is one mile closer to work, and $477,000 more for a house that is 30 miles closer to work. For a double-commuting couple, these numbers are $31,800 and $954,000.

Are commute-happy Americans irrational to spend so many hours on the road, or is Mr. Money Mustache making moving closer to work seem like a simpler choice than it really is?

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How far is acceptable to drive to work?

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• Start date Mar 20, 2009
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• Mar 20, 2009

I'm trying to decide if a 26-mile one-way commute (about 40 min) is too far to drive to work. On one hand I think nah, I'm sure lots of people do more. On the other I think, that's 13.5k miles/year just for work alone. That probably puts me way over the average. Thoughts? It's for a very good, career-building job.  

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Originally posted by: archcommus I'm trying to decide if a 26-mile one-way commute (about 40 min) is too far to drive to work. On one hand I think nah, I'm sure lots of people do more. On the other I think, that's 13.5k miles/year just for work alone. That probably puts me way over the average. Thoughts? It's for a very good, career-building job. Click to expand...

I knew a highschool teacher who drove 2 hours each way to school.  

That's not too bad. What kind of vehicle will you be driving?  

My commute is 18ish I think. Takes about an hour.  

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I drove 45 miles each way (90 a day) too and from work for a year. If you think of it as an investment in your future (good, career-building job) then it isn't too bad. I'm assuming you're a younger person (Early 20's?) so it shouldn't be thank big of a deal in the long run. If you've got kids and stuff it might not be that great. My current drive to work is ~30 minutes, but it is only about 10 miles, lots of city driving and sitting at lights. 40 minutes isn't that bad at all.  

Different people can do different things. My wife's commute is well over an hour one way most days (due to traffic, not distance -- no traffic it'd be maybe 30 minutes) and sometimes 2+. I am a complete commuting wimp though and probably wouldn't be able to handle 40 minutes. (Maybe if it wasn't driving... walk 10 minutes to the subway and take a half hour train ride I could probably handle. Just not 40 minutes of driving.)  

how much roof and food and electricity is acceptable to you?  

I used to drive about 40 miles a day commuting. My drive was 90% Interstate so it was tolerable but I wouldn't want to do it again. Now days I have a commute of less than a mile each way.  

Originally posted by: Engineer Originally posted by: archcommus I'm trying to decide if a 26-mile one-way commute (about 40 min) is too far to drive to work. On one hand I think nah, I'm sure lots of people do more. On the other I think, that's 13.5k miles/year just for work alone. That probably puts me way over the average. Thoughts? It's for a very good, career-building job. Click to expand...

25mi each way is just about my limit. But I haven't done more than 2mi. a day in years... just driving my wife to the station and coming back to work from home. She sits on the train for 45 minutes each way. That's just a lot of wasted time each day, IMO... wake up extra early, wasted commute time each way... too much.  

I've driven over 30 miles one way to a job. I currently drive 20 miles one way. I'd say this is about it.....  

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If you don't mind the extra time to leave in the morning and getting home later than usual, go for it. Also, see if your company would be willing to give you some compensation for gas. While it's "low" now, it's on the rise again. My sister had to commute 30mi one way for a year. When gas was 3.50+ it really started to hurt her going through a tank every few days.  

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Yeah a 26 mile 40 minute commute isn't bad. My current commute is 15 miles and about 35 minutes. Before I moved, the commute was 26 miles and an hour to an hour and a half.  

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my commute is about the same. rock it  

I've worked with people that drove from another city (80 miles, about an hour an 15 minutes) to get to work, and they really didn't seem to mind it that much. The way that they put it, it was their "alone time" to listen to music, think about what they were going to do at work that day, and on the way home gave them time to think about what happened at work that day to plan around it. Basically it gave them a lot of time to think about this and that, plus listen to music that was comforting.  

Originally posted by: Juddog I've worked with people that drove from another city (80 miles, about an hour an 15 minutes) to get to work, and they really didn't seem to mind it that much. The way that they put it, it was their "alone time" to listen to music, think about what they were going to do at work that day, and on the way home gave them time to think about what happened at work that day to plan around it. Basically it gave them a lot of time to think about this and that, plus listen to music that was comforting. Click to expand...

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I walk to work. A little less than 10 mins if I walk briskly. I also walk home for lunch.  

Mileage and time are what matter to me. I think 15 - 20 miles or 30 - 40 mins is the most I could handle everyday.  

my dad commutes 90 miles each way every day- he's been doing it for a little over a year. luckily i have a 16 mile round trip!  

Originally posted by: K1052 Originally posted by: Juddog I've worked with people that drove from another city (80 miles, about an hour an 15 minutes) to get to work, and they really didn't seem to mind it that much. The way that they put it, it was their "alone time" to listen to music, think about what they were going to do at work that day, and on the way home gave them time to think about what happened at work that day to plan around it. Basically it gave them a lot of time to think about this and that, plus listen to music that was comforting. Click to expand...

I did 45-60 minutes each way for about 6 months and it kinda sucked. 5 days a week, though. right now, I'm only 2 miles away from my office... I'm thinking about moving 45 minutes away again, but once I start my new job, I'll only be coming into the office 2 days a week or so (4-day schedule, 2 days working from home, 2 days in the office)  

as far as you want, i'd personally not want to go more than 30 miles  

60 miles one way for me.  

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What is a Reasonable Commute Time and Distance to Work in 2024?

Unless you are working from home , you will probably need to commute to work.

• The average one-way commute time to work in the United States has increased to 27.6 minutes now, up from 26.1 minutes in 2016 and 25.1 minutes 10 years ago.
• 1 in 4 workers left their job stating commuting is their main reason to quit .
• 25% of workers do not commute to work.

Commuting to work is common for most employees, and traveling long distances to your job each day is not uncommon.

Millions of workers spend hours each day commuting to work.

“But how long of a commute is considered to be reasonable?”

What Is A Reasonable Commute To Work?

A reasonable commute to work is determined by two factors; time and distance. The commute to work should be less than 50 miles and within 30 minutes, where the commuting area from your home to the workplace should be within the area of intended employment.

Nonetheless, a reasonable commute to work sometimes varies between individuals and circumstances.

How long is a reasonable commute time to work?

The commute time to work should be at least 5 minutes long, and ideally, the one-way commute time should be more than 16 minutes.

According to our recent survey, the commute of 20 to 30 minutes to work is generally considered to be a reasonable commute time.

How long is a reasonable distance to commute to work?

A reasonable commute distance to work should be less than 50 miles and the commute will preferably be less than 5 straight lines.

But a good commuting distance to work is highly determined by a variety of circumstances such as the geographical landscape or traveling conditions from your home to your workplace.

What Is An Average Commute To Work?

An average commute to work is 27.6 minutes. The commute to work can be defined as the distance someone travels to get from their home to their place of employment. 1 in 3 workers in the United States spends 15 minutes to 29 minutes commuting to work each way.

The variation is huge as there are a number of factors that can affect this number. Commuting times vary based on where someone lives, the type of transportation they use, and the time of day they travel.

How long is the average commute time to work

An average American spends less than 1-hour round-trip commuting for work.

On average, 94% of all workers in the U.S. spend 27.6 minutes to commute each way to work and travel for an average of 18.8 miles to work each way.

With a 5 days work week, the time spent on commuting for average commuters is calculated.

• Average commuters spend 4.6 hours per week and 239.2 hours per year commuting.
• Average commuters spend more than 1 week, which is 9.97 days per year traveling to and back from their workplace.

How long is the average commute distance to work?

On average, 9 in 10 American workers commute 18.8 miles to work each way.

With a 5 days work week, the distance traveled for commuting to work for average commuters is calculated.

• Average commuters travel 188 miles per week and 9,776 miles per year commuting to work.
• Average commuters travel a distance equal to 3,309 football fields per week and travel a distance equal to two-fifth of the Earth per year commuting to work.

How Long Of A Commute Is Too Long?

Commutes that are longer than 45 minutes are considered long. With a 5 days work week, you will spend 7.5 hours per week and 390 hours per year commuting. Which is equivalent to 16.25 days of traveling to and back from your workplace.

HQHIRE did an analysis of the study performed by the Census Bureau on 75.746 million workers in the United States, to understand what percentage of our workers perform a commute that is longer than reasonable.

• Extreme commuting account for 2.26% of all workers who travel 90 minutes or more commuting to work each way.
• Long-distance commuting  accounts for 2.96% of all workers who travel more than 50 miles or more commuting to work each way.
• Mega commuting  accounts for 0.77% of all workers who spend more than 90 minutes and travel for more than 50 miles to work.

Studies have shown, that there is a rise of “super” commuters from 1990 to date:

1 in 36 workers spent more than 90 minutes commuting each way to work.

With a 5 days work week, the time spent on commuting for extreme commuters is calculated.

• Extreme commuters spend 15 hours per week and 780 hours per year commuting.
• Extreme commuters spend more than 1 month, which is 32.5 days per year traveling to and back from their workplace.

The longer the commute, the lesser time you’ll have for your family, friends, social life, exercise, and self-care.

Why long commute is bad?

Employees who require to have a long commute for a prolonged period of time will negatively impact their physical and mental health , environment, and work productivity.

• Physical Health . You do not have time to exercise as you’ve spent most of your time traveling, thus poorer cardiovascular health.
• Social Health . You reduce your time spent socializing, which can lead to loneliness and depression.
• Mental Health . You feel more stress due to the unpredictability of traffic events while you are rushing to work.
• Environmental Impact . You travel longer, thus contributing more to environmental pollution.
• Work Productivity Impact . You spend most of your time stressing about your commute, which leaves you with less energy dealing with your work, thus reducing your productivity at work.

Average Commute Time By Different States in The U.S.

The average commute time for each of the states in the United States is compiled and calculated to give you an understanding of where you stand on your commute to work each day.

The state with the longest commute time to work is found to be New York, with an average of 33.3 minutes of one-way commute to work.

With a 5 days work week, the time spent by an average New Yorker on commuting is calculated.

• Average commuters spend 5.6 hours per week and 288.6 hours per year commuting.
• Average commuters spend almost 2 weeks traveling, which is 12 days per year traveling to and back from their workplace.

The state with the shortest commute time to work is found to be South Dakota, with an average of just 17.0 minutes for a one-way commute to work.

With a 5 days work week, the time spent by an average worker living in South Dakota on commuting is calculated.

• Average commuters spend 2.8 hours per week and 147.3 hours per year commuting.
• Average commuters spend less than a week traveling, which is just 6.1 days per year traveling to and back from their workplace.

The State you are living in the U.S. can determine how much time you spend traveling to and back from work.

• The State with the shortest average commute to work is “South Dakota”, with a one-way commute time of only 17.0 minutes, and 6.1 days per year traveling to and back from work.
• The State with the longest average commute to work is “New York”, with a one-way commute time of 33.3 minutes, and 12 days per year traveling to and back from work.

Depending on which state you live in, you can spend just half the time traveling to work, and more time with your family.

How does the urbanization rate affect the commute time of the high and low-income groups?

Increased urbanization rate of the Metropolitan areas can lead to an increase in the average commute time of the higher-income group but lowers the commute time for the lower-income group.

• High Income Group . Urbanization leads to more cars and transport traveling on the road which leads to slower traffic and thus increases the commute time for the higher-income group.
• Low Income Group . Urbanization allows workers of lower-income groups to be accessible to public transport for commuting to work, thus reducing the commute time for the lower-income groups.

How is commute time affected in a densely populated area?

States or cities with a population higher than the rest will require the workers to take a longer commute to work.

Living in an densely populated area can lead to an increase in commute time as well as non-motorised transport use.

A study on the average travel time to work by Metropolitan Area population size shows, that areas with more than 5 million people living will need an average of 33.1 minutes to travel to work, compared to areas with a population of less than 300,000 where it will only need 22.6 minutes to travel.

The difference in the amount of time you travel to work is huge, depending on where you work, you can save up to 7.5 minutes on traveling to work each way.

And if you are living in South Dakota, with an average commute to work of 17.0 minutes, you can potentially save 16.1 minutes each day.

How to make your time commuting worthwhile?

For most workers, commuting to work is unavoidable, unless you are working from home, or doing your work remotely.

Sitting in traffic, or stuck on the train can be frustrating, but you can utilize ways to maximize your time spend on your traveling.

Here are some suggestions:

• Take an online course
• Learn a new language on the go.
• Listen to a podcast
• Read a book

These activities allow you to maximize your time spend during your travel into an opportunity for you to learn a new skill or be inspired by some new information.

Learning something new on the go has become a popular choice for many successful employees. And getting to learn professional in-demanded skills from some of the best online learning platforms gives you an edge in getting promoted at work, making a change in your career, or getting hired for a better job

Best way to reduce the commute to work

If you want to reduce your time to commute to work, the best way is to get a job near your home, or simply get a remote working job that doesn’t even require you to travel to work.

Remote working can have many benefits , ranging from financial benefits , and better mental health to higher work productivity. The option to allow employees to work from home has become very popular and many companies have introduced hybrid or remote work arrangements.

Check out our list of 300+ careers and occupations and find one that may suit you.

FlexJobs is a great place to find jobs that offer remote working opportunities. Otherwise, you can opt to become a freelancer and use a platform such as Fiverr to find work that allows you to work from home.

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Getting to work shouldn't have to be like work

Best commuter motorcycles? It all depends where you’re commuting really, and how far you have to travel every day. If you’re in a congested part of the world that allows lane-sharing, you want something on the narrow side. If you’re in Texas, you might as well go big. If you’re covering 100 miles or more round-trip, you want something reasonably comfortable and with enough power to not get rear-ended. And if it’s going to be chilly, you want some wind protection. Since filling your tank every day gets old, more fuel capacity is better, and so is more mpg. Or electric.

There are two main schools of thought: One is maximum efficiency, as in lowest cost per mile on a workhorse motorcycle toward which you’ll avoid emotional attachment. At the other end, there’s what we’ll call the Joe Gresh school: Life’s too short to ride a boring motorcycle, says Joe. Always strive to arrive at your destination exhilarated, spent, and happy to still be alive. Especially if you’re going to be spending the next eight hours in a cubicle farm.

Maybe we should shoot for the middle ground: reasonably efficient motorcycles that are still a hoot to ride. Here’s our picks. YMMV, and of course commuting on any motorcycle beats being stuck in a car.

BMW R1250 RS

The GS gets all the love, but unless you’re commuting over dirt roads, the RS is the one to park next to the BMW coupes and Teslas to project status. Narrower handlebars make it easier to squeeze through tight spots than the GS, the RS seat is lower, and the whole bike is a bit lighter and more suited to high-speed roadwork. Those protruding cylinder heads are highly efficient at defending your feet from errant automobiles. BMW offers various hard luggage options to carry your stuff, and the 4.8 gallon fuel tank ain’t bad given that mileage is 45 mpg-ish.

We don’t need to tell you you don’t necessarily need the latest model; there are tons of pampered RS’s and unfaired R’s out there looking for new homes (most of which are easier to maintain than the latest Shift Cam-equipped models). And a full-boat RT boxer is fine, too, especially if you live in a colder climate where lane-splitting is verboten .

You can probably find a decent deal on a used R1250RS, but if you prefer a brand new bike, you may want to wait to see if BMW will bring in a new model with the R1300GS' engine.

Harley-Davidson Street Glide

We’re not sure what it is about these things, but there’s got to be something to them since about half, maybe more than half, of the people we see on the SoCal freeway system seem to be on a Glide of one sort or another. A seat 26.1 inches high makes paddling through traffic stress-free, and for being a rather large motorcycle, the SG is light on its feet and responsive, even verging on sporty. Later models have plenty of power, strong brakes, and good enough suspension if you dodge the bumps. The seat’s comfy, the floorboards and passenger pegs offer opportunities for various legular contortions to stretch things out as needed, and the six-gallon tank is usually good for 200 miles.

The other thing that’s nice, if you’re from a higher socioeconomic caste and break down in a bad neighborhood, is that everyone there will love you anyway, and most of them will know how to fix your bike. Americans will always do the right thing, said Winston Churchill, when all other possibilities have been exhausted.

Honda NC750X

Regular MO readers are sick of hearing me preach the virtues of one of my all-time favorite motorcycles. The NC’s not blazingly fast but it is blazingly everyday usable, thanks to its 60+ mpg parallel Twin, built-in locking bowling ball storage (where the gas tank should be), and excellent standard-bike ergonomic layout. It’s still plenty fast when it needs to be, and if you go for the DCT, you don’t even have to shift gears. Possibly the most practical motorcycle ever built, and if you think it’s boring, you may be projecting .

If you like cruisers, see also Honda Rebel 1100 DCT .

Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

Originally, we had Husqvarna's Svartpilen 701 in this spot on the list, citing its minimalist look, KTM 690 Single, comfortable seat, light weight and tank bag-friendly flat tank. The 701 was discontinued a few years ago, but fortunately, we now have its replacement in the Svartpilen 801.

Now equipped with a 799cc Parallel-Twin, the Svartpilen 801 ticks many of the same boxes, though it now claims a 399-pound weight. With that new engine, however, comes extended service intervals of 9,000 miles, new electronics, and a 5-inch TFT display.

Kawasaki Versys 650

Former MO Editorial Director Sean Alexander had to choose one motorcycle when he left the employ of Kawasaki; that motorcycle was a Versys 650. When Sean bailed for Hawaii, the Versys went to Troy Siahaan, who was commuting from Pasadena to Torrance. When Trizzle came back to MO , the Versys went to ex- MO ron Tom Roderick. It hasn’t missed a beat yet. The Versys is just a happy, comfortable little motorcycle that wants nothing more than to serve its master.

The latest version offers a redesigned fairing with a four-position adjustable windscreen to make it even more comfortable, plus modern technology including a traction control system, two selectable rider modes, a TFT color display and LED lighting.

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Strada

Some suggest any modern Guzzi is an ideal commuter, so I went ahead and picked my new favorite one, sorry. The V85TT is meant to be an ADV bike, but getting to work is kind of an adventure isn’t it? Besides, we all agreed it was the least adventurous ADV in our recent 2021 Middleweight Adventure Motorcycle Shootout , so it’s perfect really.

That's probably why Moto Guzzi decided to introduce a more street-focused Strada model in its most recent update , equipping it with cast wheels, a smaller windscreen and removing the skidplate and large rear rack offered on the other variants. That brings the claimed wet weight down a relatively lithe 498 pounds.

Suzuki Burgman 400

For a short commute with no freeway action, just about any scooter is, well, visit any metropolis outside the US to learn the popularity of the scooter. I don’t like to go any smaller than about 150 cc, but if you’re a really patient cheapskate, you can. The Burgman 400’s not quite a maxi-scooter (the Burgman 650 is), but it’s got enough juice to run 90 mph and carry two people in comfort, while still being small enough to work the streets like a sewer rat. It’s a scooter, so you don’t have to shift, and there’s enough lockable storage under the seat for a few days’ provisions. Good brakes are important, and the Burgy’s got triple discs and ABS. Also a 3.6-gal fuel tank, which is sufficient because the DR-Z400 derived DOHC single returns at least 55 mpg.

Triumph Speed Twin 900

The first Street Twins, in 2016, came with a 270-crank 900 cc parallel Twin that was tuned for torque, and it was very good and got 60 mpg. In 2019, Triumph retuned the engine for more horsepower – 65 hp instead of 54 at the same 5900 rpm. And 59 lb-ft of torque was still there, just a bit higher up the rev range – but fuel efficiency slacked off to closer to 50 mpg. Triumph renamed the bike as the Speed Twin 900 in 2023, giving it the same branding as the larger 1200 model.

The latest bike also got a new cartridge-type 41mm KYB fork for a smoother ride, and a more comfortable ergonomics and a thicker seat, making it an even better choice as a commuter than before.

Yamaha Tracer 900GT

I was about to type “maybe you should wait for the Tracer to get the new 890 engine and frame Yamaha just gave the 2021 MT-09,” but I see it’s arriving in dealers this month: Tracer 9 GT Yamaha is calling it, and in addition to that stuff it’s also got new new KYB electronic suspension, an IMU, up/down quickshifter, standard hard bags, a new 3.5-inch TFT panel, cruise control, etc. All for $14,899.

The Tracer 9 GT+ was already a pretty good commuter when it arrived in 2019 as the Tracer 900 GT. The latest version got tricked out with Yamaha's latest electronics, including semi-active suspension and a new radar-based Unified Braking System. UBS works together with the lean-sensitive ABS to provide additional braking pressure if it detects you are not already applying enough to prevent a collision with an object in front of you. The same radar technology also powers the Tracer's adaptive cruise control, which is handy if highway travel is a regular part of your daily commute.

Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid

In the original version of this Top 10 list, we had electric motorcycles in this spot, pointing out that the average American commute is no more than 20 miles each way, and despite the persistent gloom of range anxiety, the latest electric models are more than capable of doing that.

But if range is still a sticking point, may we suggest Kawasaki's new Ninja 7 Hybrid . Along with its naked sibling, the Z 7 Hybrid, the Ninja 7 Hybrid can run on electric energy for the stop-and-go nature of city traffic, while still having a 471cc gas-guzzling engine for more oomph and added range. Plus, the Hybrids offer a low-speed electric walk mode, which is handy for getting into tight parking spaces. The $12,499 price might be too much for a bike that offers a level of performance on-par with the $8,299 Ninja 650, but for an early adopter eager to try a technology that's still very new for motorcycles, Kawasaki's hybrid might just be the ticket.

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Maybe overkill, but the BMW RS is a beautiful bike. I commuted on occasion on my R1150R 160 mile round trip. I bought the bike 22 years ago, and it now has 96,000 miles on it. I have a lot of miles one me as well, and I may have to hang up my spurs...

This is a pretty good list, but my next commuter is going to be a DRZ400SM. Nothing is more fun for the urban grind, and with proper hand and case guards, they’re really tip over resistant. Super reliable, good brakes, telepathic steering, and long travel suspension for the inevitable potholes. The KLX300 is another great option, but I like the higher power of the ancient battle axe DRZ.

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Hi All, I was talking to a guy that works in my office about commuting with me. He only lives about 5 minutes from my house. He has had many excuses not to do it in he past and now he is saying that it is too far to ride. Our ride would be 60 km (40 miles) round trip. I try to commute every second day either Tuesday & Thursday or Monday Wednesday & Friday depending on how much riding I get in on the weekend. Would you consider this a long commute? How far & how often do you commute? T.J. I'm just trying to gauge if I'm an obsesive compusive cyclist or an Average Joe commuter..  

short and sweet I have a 4 mile commute each way and try to ride 4 days a week. I'm sure you'll find out soon that there are a number of others on this forum that do have long commutes like you that either ride daily or have a pattern similar to what you suggest. Best of luck with your commute and getting your coworker to join you! Sven  

Thirteen miles each way. I ride to work everyday year round. Sometimes I ride to work on Saturday or Sunday for the occasional weekend meeting. On the way home I sometimes add an additional loop that is 12 miles. Not really that much of a hardship, I live in Hawaii. Our regular gas is $2.36, I hear that is pretty good now. I have a Soma Smoothie ES for weather that ranges from clear to iffy, and a Fisher MTB for the monsoon days.  

I commute every day year around, the distance is 16km or 10miles roundtrip. The only days I don't commute is when the mercury creps below -10degC or 14degF. Otherwise there are no excuses.  

My office is at home, so I commute from bed to the kitchen downstairs and back upstairs to the office. However, when I lived in Montreal, I would ride 10-12 kms from the north end of town to downtown and back almost everyday. With traffic along Avenue du Parc and de L'Acadie, it would usually take me about 45 minutes each way. Kind of miss those rides home when the weather was nice. Cheers, Wayne  

That's nothing. I used to commute 36 miles each way. Unfortunately, the facilities geniuses at my office remodeled our shower/locker room into a break room full of candy machines.  

Mainline to Philadelphia My commute is about 12.5 miles each way 25 (roundtrip) and commute 4 days a week. It is about a 90 minute total for the day. I go easy on the way into work, and a harder pace with climbs going home.  

2 or 3 times a week - minimum 18 miles round trip I take the car if it's raining in the morning, if there are snowbanks on the edge of the road, or if I need to get home more quickly after work. I probably average more than 2 but less than 3 days a week for the year. I add miles to fill the available time.  

I used to commute 18 miles round trip 4-5 days a week during Spring, Summer and Fall. Winter was a lot less consistent and I was just gearing up for my first attempt at commuting all winter by bike when I got a new job. Now it is 30+ miles each way for more than 60 miles round trip. I just switched jobs at the end of November. I plan on commuting either this week or next for the first time, but I don't know if I'll be able to do it regularly. The distance doesn't bother me, but the amount of travel time and the traffic situation near my job are enough of a nuisance that it may cause problems. I bet the average cycle commuter would consider 40 mile round trip a long commute and I would not consider you an average bicycle commuter. Most bicycle commuters don't go very far. My dad goes a mile each way!  

17.5 miles one way I just started commuting about 3 weeks ago. The ride is 17-18 miles, one way, depending on which way I go. Takes just under an hour. 54 minutes was my best time last Friday. Driving takes 35-45 minutes depending on traffic. My goal is to do it 2-3 times per week. We'll see how that goes. I've done it about a half dozen times and always feel 10 X better at work then if I took the car. I love riding on the North Shore of Boston. Mainly because there are some many options for me to ride home. Lots of backroads that will get me to the same place. Gtown  

My round trip is also 40 miles. It is the PERFECT distance. I'd ride it every day if I could- I have indoor storage, my own office, and a shower room. The perfect job. I generally won't ride if it is already raining in the morning, until it warms up a bit. Also, I need a car at work at least one or two times/week- so I either arrange to use my wife's car (she also works here) or a company vehicle- but end up driving if that ends up being too complicated. 40 miles is long enough for your co-workers to deem you insane. Also, I definitely wouldn't bike that far in "civilian" clothing.  

filtersweep said: 40 miles is long enough for your co-workers to deem you insane. Click to expand...

wayneaneli said: My office is at home, so I commute from bed to the kitchen downstairs and back upstairs to the office. Click to expand...

About 6 miles each way four days a week and when I get home I go riding ;-)  

29+ mi. roundtrip My morning commute is 14.9 miles and my evening commute is 14.5 miles (I take a short detour on the morning route). In the winter I commute about 1-2 times per week; in the summer 3-4 times per week.  

I take a bike 5 times a week. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays I just use the bike to ride to the bus stop and then once off the bus use it to ride the rest of the way to where I work. On Tuesdays and Thursdays(the other days I have other things to do in the evening) I ride the bus to work and then ride home. This way I don't have to worry about cleaning up in the morning or waking up earlier. I can ride routes back home going from 16 miles to as far as I want to go. Since I got some good lights I now ride a 40 mile route home.  

time to start back with my 26 mile commute total and I have to admit I was not consistent this winter however I am getting back on the road again......  

My commute is 11.8 miles each way, and I try and do it at least 3 times/week. When I have evening meetings I usually drive. my commute is near ideal, 4 miles of surface streets with dedicated bike lanes and 8 miles of bikepaths along the Willamette River through Eugene. I have been sharing the bike path in the morning with the ducks and geese feeding on grass, or worms on the path when its raining. My commute crosses the Willamette River 3 times. All in all a very therapeutic way to spend 40 minutes in the morning and again in the afternoon. Once a week (weather permitting) a small group of us go out for a 20 mile hammer ride at lunch through north Springfield and along McKenzie View Drive. This is another very scenic ride on the north bank of the McKenzie River, but most times all I am watching is the wheel in front of me! Kevin  

BikeRider said: I take a bike 5 times a week. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays I just use the bike to ride to the bus stop and then once off the bus use it to ride the rest of the way to where I work. On Tuesdays and Thursdays(the other days I have other things to do in the evening) I ride the bus to work and then ride home. This way I don't have to worry about cleaning up in the morning or waking up earlier. I can ride routes back home going from 16 miles to as far as I want to go. Since I got some good lights I now ride a 40 mile route home. Click to expand...

I have a 27-mile round trip, which I ride 2 to 3 times per week from April to October, but in winter, once a week at best. I can't handle 50 minutes at 20 degrees F. Commuting is 60% or more of my annual mileage. Even I, bike commuter for 25 years, would consider 40 miles a long round trip. I did it for a while but only managed one trip a week. My ideal commute would be 10 miles each way--long enough to be worth doing, short enough that it's not daunting.  

I posted earlier about my current commute. My old commute when I was stationed in Norfolk, VA was 23 miles each way. The route was flat and the time was usually around 1:15 ride time. In the afternoon, there was more traffic to contend with and it would take 1:30 or more to get home. In the morning, I would leave my headlight off and use one of those white "button" lights until I was on the main road. I rode both ways in the dark, so I had to make sure I had enough battery charge left to use my headlight all the way home in traffic. For those of you familiar with Norfolk, I lived in the Kempsville area of Va Beach and would ride up Indian River past the truck plant, over the bridge into Norfolk on Campostella, cut over on VaBeach avenue under the railroad overpass to Church Street until it turned into Granby to Gate 22 of the base. Riding on base and fighting for position with the city buses were the worst parts of the ride. Still better than driving to work. Everyone thought I was insane. Welcome to the club.  

Daily! I commute 17 miles round trip nearly every day for 10 months out of the year. Here in WI, January and February can get a bit dicey...and we don't have a shower room. This morning, my commute was in 48(F) rain. My riding stuff should be dry just about 5:00...  

Tequila Joe said: I'm just trying to gauge if I'm an obsesive compusive cyclist or an Average Joe commuter.. Click to expand...

All the way, every day. Anything from a 6 mile round trip to 100+ miles (likely averaging 25 miles a day each workday of the year). Miss M rides a bit more than I do. A couple of times a year I will walk and Miss M took the Metro once in the last year (hated it). I have been commuting by bike since 1969 and see no reason to stop. Sometimes I think we really don't need that car but since it is paid off we keep it.  

I'm with slowride I ride April thru November Monday thru Friday. 9 miles one way, fortunately it's pretty much downhill and I have several changing areas. I'm a little bit spoiled as I have a small parts warehouse that I can keep my bike in safely during the day. The only part that sucks is a three minute warm up then it's a big hill to get home. A couple of hours after I get home I like to go out for an afetnoon/evening ride. The ride home is just a warm up for the better bike and ride. I use a dedicated cyclocrooss bike for commuting with panniers. F@#* SUV's.  

Every day, about 24 miles roundtrip, and I go out of my way to add about 10 of those miles. But I haven't done it for 2 weeks now thanks to an upper respiratory infection brought on by business travel and the flu. I know how you felt, bigbill--I'm going crazy! Maybe tomorrow I'll feel up to a nice slow ride.  

Round trip anywhere from 26 to 84 I live 33 miles by car from my office. The bike route increases the mileage to 42 each way. I usually only do the 84 RT once a year for bike to work day, but will drive part way and then ride the remaining 13 miles to the office and back to the car. I'm planning on starting again this week or next and will continue through the fall. I try and get in two rides a week, but that depends on the spousal schedule and if I need to pick up my daughter at daycare. 20 Miles each way would be ideal. I was doing a 16 mile each way until they started tearing up the bridges and intersections I crossed over the highway. They have another year of T-rex before it will probably be rideable again. Enjoy, KJ  

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I placed my order a few weeks ago in NJ and have been watching this site and Volt news closely. Here is one thing that confuses me: why is there not more said about the benefit of a longer-than-50-mile commute in a Volt? Taking into consideration some real world test drives I've read about, the Volt should average about 70 MPG on my 100-mile round trip daily commute to work (approx 40 - 50 miles on battery and mid-30s MPG on extended thereafter). But all of the focus seems to be on sub-50 mile commutes. Is there a danger or inefficiency or detriment to the car I am not seeing/considering on these longer commutes? I would greatly appreciate any feedback/thoughts, as well as comments from anyone else who expects to use the Volt for longer daily commutes. Thanks!  

I think it boils down to the fact that people misinterprit the MPG figures, no matter the range. I saw this in the comments of the recent CNN article about the Volt. People just assume the 35-40mpg figure and say things like "car x gets better mileage, so whats the point". They don't take the battery range into account, or don't care.  

ps, I can relate as I have a 74 mile round trip with (probably ) no charge point at the turnaround. If you are satisfied w/ 70 MPG then that's what counts. Besides from all the test drives I've read so far the car is really top notch from a fit and finish, interior, noise, ride and handling point of view. We have a fair number of guys here that are giving up their BMW's and Mercedes for the Volt. That speaks a lot about the "class" of the Volt!!-GSB  

Thanks for the feedback so far, guys. I'm glad I'm not the only one mystified by the lack of awareness. And by the way, George, I'm giving up and Infiniti.  

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Cathay Pacific offering up to 30% rebate on Asia Miles awards to Hong Kong

Book by 31 August and travel from 19 September to 30 November 2024 and get up to a 30% rebate on round-trip awards to Hong Kong, in any cabin.

Cathay Pacific has launched a new offer for award flights between Singapore and Hong Kong, with up to a 30% rebate for Asia Miles members who ticket their awards by 31 August 2024 and fly between 19 September to 30 November 2024. 

This means that round-trip journeys start from just 14,000 miles each , which can be very attractive indeed.

Up to 30% miles rebate on Cathay Pacific flights to Hong Kong

All Asia Miles members can now enjoy a rebate of up to 30% on redemptions for round-trip Cathay Pacific flights between Singapore and Hong Kong.

Here’s the key details of this offer:

• Redemption period: 19-31 August 2024
• Travel period: 19 September to 30 November 2024
• Award type: Standard
• Trip type: Round-trip
• Cabin: All cabin classes (including mixed-cabin)
• Origin and destinations: To and from Singapore/Hong Kong
• SIN-HKG: CX714, CX692, CX710, CX636
• HKG-SIN: CX659, CX691, CX735, CX715

Members who redeem one round-trip ticket will receive a 20% miles rebate , while those who redeem at least two round-trip tickets will receive a 30% miles rebate. There is no cap on the maximum rebate you can earn.

Keep in mind that this is a rebate, not a discount. In other words, you still require the usual number of miles to book, and you’ll see the regular price on the booking interface. 

There is no restriction on cabin class, and you can even mix different cabins (e.g. Economy Class on the outbound leg, Business Class on the return). All tickets must originate in Singapore, and multi-city bookings are not eligible for this offer. 

As a reminder, Cathay Pacific operates eight daily flights to and from Singapore (and one more via Bangkok), and only selected flights are eligible for the rebate. Double check you’ve picked the right ones!

Tickets booked under this promotion follow all Standard award rules, and can be changed for the usual service fee of US$50, or refunded for US$120. 

When will the rebate be credited?

The miles rebate will be credited within eight weeks after the travel period.

Is it worth it?

Here’s how much you’ll be paying for a round-trip ticket, after a 20/30% rebate is factored in.

For comparison, a round-trip ticket on Singapore Airlines redeemed via KrisFlyer would cost (for Saver awards):

• Economy: 33,000 miles
• Premium Economy : 53,000 miles
• Business: 68,000 miles

Even though Cathay Pacific does charge fuel surcharges while Singapore Airlines does not, they’re very modest on this route (just ~S$70 across all cabins). So this is quite a deal indeed, I’d say.

Cathay Pacific operates its A350-900 aircraft between Singapore and Hong Kong, which are equipped with lie-flat seats in Business Class. You can check out a review here.

Cathay Pacific is offering up to a 30% rebate on Asia Miles award tickets for round-trips between Singapore and Hong Kong.

You’ll need to redeem at least two tickets to qualify for the 30% rebate (it’s 20% otherwise), but this is still a good deal compared to KrisFlyer redemptions.

Anyone planning to take advantage of this offer?

(HT: @xianz)

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