How far are you willing to drive for work?

The longest commute I ever did was 30 minutes in ideal traffic - and actually crossed from SC into NC. During rush hours, it became more like 45 minutes. And that is the absolute longest I’d ever want to do. Fifteen is ideal and I’ve been lucky enough to be at that for every other job.

My husband does 45 minutes each way every day. He uses that time to make lots of phone calls so it isn’t wasted.

I work 2 part time jobs and drive about 7 minutes to each. I'm very spoiled and I'm not sure I'd want to drive further for anything I didn't absolutely love.

I voted 45 minutes ...

Right now, my commute is 30 minutes in the morning (very early) and about 40 minutes in the afternoon (heavier traffic) ... I HATE it!

I'm a teacher so I do it because I'm not looking to change schools at the moment ...

My last job was a 35-40 min drive one way (33 miles). I HATED it. It made the day so much longer than it needed to be. My current commute is about 7 minutes and it is so nice. I want more time with my family, not in my car.

I picked up to 30 but might be willing to go further/longer depending on the job.

Now my drive in is 20 - 25 minutes because of traffic.  Coming home at midnight iI is only about 15.  During the Winter it may take a bit longer each way.

When I first started at Walmart, I drove about 35 minutes one way. I was also taking college classes at a satellite campus in the same town. At one point I was driving over there every dang day. It got old.

If I were to work for them again, nearest ones are about 15 minutes one way. There's 5 here and I think the furthest is about 35 minutes, depending on traffic.

On flea market stuff, only have to drive about 10 minutes to stock. To buy stuff, depends on where I go

Given where we live, 30 minutes is my max in good weather. DH used to commute an hour one way to work, spending two hours a day in the car. He hated it. We agreed we would never do that again unless it was short term. Now he's 10 minutes from the office and so much happier.

For 8 yrs before I retired my commute was 75 to 90 minutes one way 4 days a week.  All but about the last 10 miles was open road, no stop lights, mostly light traffic which made it almost bearable. I wouldn’t do it now for any amount of money.

I think the distance I would be willing to drive would depend on how long the shifts were, how much I was being paid, type of road, etc. I spent ten years driving 75 minutes one way to work three times a week. (Stayed over two nights to cut down on the driving). It was open road, not much traffic. And my job was one I enjoyed.

My morning commute is about 45 minutes and my evening commute averages 60 minutes. That has been my commute times for about the past 15 years. Before that I was able to take a commuter train. That was so nice, even if it still took an hour. I only have a few more years, so I put up with it. I would love a 15 minute commute, even 30 minutes is nice. But, it is what it is. Pre Covid, I was allowed to work from home one day a week. During Covid, it was so wonderful to work from home 5 days a week for over 2 years! Now, I only have to go into the office twice a week, plus if needed for a big meeting or something.

The last office I worked at where I drove, was about a 45 minute drive. But it could blow out to 60 minutes in peak hour. Then our office moved into the city, and there was no way I was going to drive. 1. Too far in awful peak hour traffic. 2. Parking too expensive. So I started taking the train.

I only go into the office one day a week now, and I actually enjoy it. I grab a coffee at the station, or DSO makes me one at home to take with me, and I sit in a corner seat on my own, and watch TV on my phone. It is a lovely way to start the day! Even though going by train takes me 1 hour 20 minutes door-to-door each way, I prefer that than having to drive 45-60 minutes in hideous traffic.

A work friend drove me home from the office yesterday, and as we sat in the Punt Road / Hoddle Street traffic, not moving, I said to her "This is why I prefer to take the train." 

I commute 30-35 minutes each way (40+ if there is an accident on the freeway) and that’s the longest I want to be on the road. I work from home one day per week.

I’m retired so my answer is zero minutes.  When I was gainfully employed I would drive 30 minutes.

When I worked full time, it took me just about an hour. I wouldn’t do that again.