Commute to work... How far do you travel?

TR75 · 13th June 2013, 18:42

The OH and I are looking at moving house. At present I walk to work each day which is about a quarter of a mile down the road and SWMBO drives about 8 miles to get to work.

A house we are looking into is about 22 miles away from my workplace, and it should take about 35-40 minutes to get to each day.

My question.... Is this too far? How far do you travel each day? Anything that needs to be taken into consideration?

Athorpe · 13th June 2013, 18:55

About 15 miles each way, takes around 20 minutes (all single carriage way an dual, no town driving, about 1 miles in heavy traffic)

Prior to that I did 35 miles each way, taking about 45 minutes .. It's quickly got tiring - not the driving itself, just making the working day 1 1/2 hrs longer, especially when doing over time (if I've done my maths right that 15 days a year in the car just to get to work) ... Allot of wasted time
Fuel cost got irritating as well

Have you looked into traffic conditions, is that 35 minutes at your normal commute times?
Given your location will holiday 'drivers' make it longer

CimmaronG · 13th June 2013, 19:21

Used to travel 3 1/2 miles to work, changed car to a 75 and was moved, now travel 9 miles to work, and enjoy every mile of driving the 75. The only issue is, it makes it a longer working day when adding extra travel time, especially in traffic. Working shifts mean I miss the traffic and takes about 20 minutes, but in 'rush hour' can be up to an hour each way.

humphshumphs · 13th June 2013, 19:23

I travel about 20 miles each way to work. Takes about 25-30 minutes. Not too bad.

Used to travel about 45 miles each way, added about 2 hours extra to the working day.

Billy1mate · 13th June 2013, 19:34

37 each way, takes about 50 mins. It's a drag.

Parker · 13th June 2013, 19:43

My commute is a nightmare 1.2 miles, don't know how I do it every day and the traffic

There was a 3 car traffic Jam at least once last year, maddening

TR75 · 13th June 2013, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athorpe

About 15 miles each way, takes around 20 minutes (all single carriage way an dual, no town driving, about 1 miles in heavy traffic)

Prior to that I did 35 miles each way, taking about 45 minutes .. It's quickly got tiring - not the driving itself, just making the working day 1 1/2 hrs longer, especially when doing over time (if I've done my maths right that 15 days a year in the car just to get to work) ... Allot of wasted time
Fuel cost got irritating as well

Have you looked into traffic conditions, is that 35 minutes at your normal commute times?
Given your location will holiday 'drivers' make it longer

It's mostly dual carriageway and main roads all the way to my place of work.

50 miles a day does sound like a long way though when you think of it like that and being a teacher adding that time onto my day each way is going to be hectic.

As much as I crave getting behind the wheel of my 75 - it may become quite tiring after a while.

Kiltman · 13th June 2013, 20:40

43 miles each way and 2+ hours every day. Unbearable if I didn't have the ZT but would love to be paid enough to take the 75 every day (only take it on high days & holidays). It's ok in the summer but a real drag in winter.

MG Tom · 13th June 2013, 20:50

My commute used to be 48 miles each way, I kept it up for 6 months before finally giving in.

My current commute is 17 miles each way, about 25-30 mins each way, just enough time to unwind but no so far as to be a chore.

derekosb · 13th June 2013, 22:51

I'm 30 Miles each way but I go against the main traffic flow so it is an easy 35/40 minute drive.

It is okay in decent weather but still 10/15 minutes more than ideal.

Derek

13th June 2013, 18:42	#1
TR75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Launceston Posts: 1,567 Thanks: 169 Thanked 166 Times in 134 Posts	Commute to work... How far do you travel? The OH and I are looking at moving house. At present I walk to work each day which is about a quarter of a mile down the road and SWMBO drives about 8 miles to get to work. A house we are looking into is about 22 miles away from my workplace, and it should take about 35-40 minutes to get to each day. My question.... Is this too far? How far do you travel each day? Anything that needs to be taken into consideration? __________________ You've just been ROVERtaken

13th June 2013, 19:21	#3
CimmaronG Gets stuck in Roverless at present :-( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Walsall Posts: 964 Thanks: 305 Thanked 99 Times in 95 Posts	Used to travel 3 1/2 miles to work, changed car to a 75 and was moved, now travel 9 miles to work, and enjoy every mile of driving the 75. The only issue is, it makes it a longer working day when adding extra travel time, especially in traffic. Working shifts mean I miss the traffic and takes about 20 minutes, but in 'rush hour' can be up to an hour each way. __________________ My Rover 75 2.0CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Tourer Left the production line 08:07:14hrs on 01/07/2004 'Best to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it'

13th June 2013, 19:23	#4
humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	I travel about 20 miles each way to work. Takes about 25-30 minutes. Not too bad. Used to travel about 45 miles each way, added about 2 hours extra to the working day. __________________ Richard. No longer a 75 owner as my tourer made it to the moon, and died on it's way back. But 1/4 million miles ain't bad.

13th June 2013, 19:43	#6
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	My commute is a nightmare 1.2 miles, don't know how I do it every day and the traffic There was a 3 car traffic Jam at least once last year, maddening __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

13th June 2013, 20:50	#9
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	My commute used to be 48 miles each way, I kept it up for 6 months before finally giving in. My current commute is 17 miles each way, about 25-30 mins each way, just enough time to unwind but no so far as to be a chore. __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

13th June 2013, 18:55	#2
Athorpe Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 580 Thanks: 31 Thanked 45 Times in 39 Posts	About 15 miles each way, takes around 20 minutes (all single carriage way an dual, no town driving, about 1 miles in heavy traffic) Prior to that I did 35 miles each way, taking about 45 minutes .. It's quickly got tiring - not the driving itself, just making the working day 1 1/2 hrs longer, especially when doing over time (if I've done my maths right that 15 days a year in the car just to get to work) ... Allot of wasted time Fuel cost got irritating as well Have you looked into traffic conditions, is that 35 minutes at your normal commute times? Given your location will holiday 'drivers' make it longer

13th June 2013, 19:34	#5
Billy1mate Posted a thing or two 120d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sunny Weymouth Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 153 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts	37 each way, takes about 50 mins. It's a drag.

13th June 2013, 20:40	#8
Kiltman I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTi 135 / Rover 75 Club SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leek Posts: 2,013 Thanks: 235 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	43 miles each way and 2+ hours every day. Unbearable if I didn't have the ZT but would love to be paid enough to take the 75 every day (only take it on high days & holidays). It's ok in the summer but a real drag in winter.

13th June 2013, 22:51	#10
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	I'm 30 Miles each way but I go against the main traffic flow so it is an easy 35/40 minute drive. It is okay in decent weather but still 10/15 minutes more than ideal. Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.