The average US commute time stands at 26.8 minutes, a 0.4-minute increase from the previous year, as per 2023 Census Bureau data analyzed by Yardi Kube. This uptick is likely due to more individuals heading back to the office. Yardi Kube identifies the top cities with the longest and shortest commute times. The data sheds light on the cities where commuters spend the most time traveling to and from work. The top 10 longest commutes in the U.S. are: New York City, 40.1 minutes, Chicago, 33.0, Los Angeles, 31.4, Philadelphia, 31.1, San Francisco, 30.9, Long Beach, California, 30.4, Washington, DC, 30.4, Boston, 30.2, Oakland, California, 29.9, Baltimore, 28.5 (Newser)
