Columbus, Ohio boasts the shortest average commute time in the U.S. at just 22 minutes, significantly lower than the national average. This can equate to over 20 hours saved each year for workers commuting three times a week.
The Wall Street Journal's analysis incorporates both average commute times and speeds, with cities like Milwaukee having longer times but slower speeds during rush hour impacting their rankings.
Overall, average commuting times have decreased slightly since the pandemic, remaining about a minute lower than pre-pandemic levels, highlighting changing commuting dynamics.
In stark contrast, densely populated areas like New York and Chicago face some of the worst commuting times in the country, underscoring the reality for many urban workers.
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