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Commute Times Surge as Offices Return, Housing Costs Soar

U.S. average one-way commute time rose to 27.2 minutes in 2024, nearing pre-pandemic levels. Experts cite return-to-office mandates and housing affordability pushing workers farther from jobs as key factors increasing travel time.