A new study reveals that New York faces the longest average travel time to work in the United States.
The research by global executive search firm Keller analyzed U.S. states based on the average mean travel time to work between 2021 and 2023. The results were calculated using U.S. Census data to rank where workers commute the most.
New York ranks first with an average mean travel time to work of 32.4 minutes between 2021 and 2023. The Empire State reported mean work commutes of 31.4 minutes in 2021, 33 minutes in 2022, and 32.8 minutes in 2023.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson from Keller commented,
“New York’s position at the top is no surprise. Dense urban centers like New York City create bottlenecks across roadways and transit lines. Despite extensive public transit, the sheer volume of commuters pushes average travel times far beyond the national norm.”
Table for Extended Results:
| Top 10 U.S. States With the Longest Work Commutes (2021–2023) | ||
| State | Average Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes) 2021-2023 | Rank |
| New York | 32.40 | 1 |
| Maryland | 30.50 | 2 |
| New Jersey | 30.10 | 3 |
| Massachusetts | 28.67 | 4 |
| California | 28.37 | 5 |
| Georgia | 28.00 | 6 |
| Florida | 27.87 | 7 |
| Illinois | 27.60 | 8 |
| Virginia | 27.00 | 9 |
| West Virginia | 26.77 | 10 |
The study was conducted by Keller, a recruitment firm that helps organizations strengthen their market position through the right people.
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Methodology
The study analyzed U.S. states based on the mean travel time to work reported in the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Values were averaged over 2021, 2022, and 2023 to determine long-term commuting trends.
Data Sources:
- U.S. Census Bureau Data → https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST1Y2023.S0801?q=S0801&g=040XX00US01,02,04
- Research Dataset → https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UqW2RoYVE1AvE3LK8jQhMo6R_i9yRo9hk_8spWFnaNA/edit?gid=0#gid=0
- Study By → www.kellerexecutivesearch.com/
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