Out of 108 million working Americans, 76 percent drive to work alone, 9 percent carpool and 5 percent use public transport. New York is actually an exception to the “driving alone to work” rule with the majority of its citizens using public transport. Despite that, however, the Big Apple still has the most arduous commutes in the country, averaging 39.4 minutes each way. The average across the United States is 25 minutes, according to Wallet Hub and Census Bureau data published by Business Insider.
The Typical U.S. Commute: By Car, Alone
Of course, there are areas where the percentage of “green commuters” is significantly higher, but the national average is surprisingly low.
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This chart shows the average time spent commuting to work every day in minutes.
You will find more statistics at Statista
