How far are you wiling to commute?

[rennigade]

Oh gosh, I would never get anywhere. Public transportation isn't the best here. And I live literally 10 miles to the nearest bus stop and 13 miles to the nearest train. That would take 3 hours' walk each way first!

Thats one of the very few things I like about where I live...public transportation is really good.

We plan on moving in approx 1.5 years back to where we grew up...there is no public transportation at all. There used to be a bus back in the day that would take people to a mall around 10 miles away...that service stopped 20 years ago. Of course there's also much less traffic so driving isnt so bad.

[bjl584]

My commute is about 8 miles (15 minutes or so.)

I used to travel about 25 miles (40 plus minutes) and HATED it.

I put half as many miles on my car as I used to.

[Nutria]

15 seconds (the time it take to walk from the bedroom to my office).

Since I don't drive, and I wouldn't put that burden on my wife anymore, telecommuting is the way!!

[corn18]

3 hours and 40 minutes each way. I drive up on Monday am and home on Thursday or Friday pm (every other Friday off). Not my first choice but it is temporary and fits my strategic plan.

[kork13]

I currently have a 15-20 min drive in, and once had a 25-30 min drive.... That wasn't fun, and would definitely call that about my max.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

We hate DH's current 50-60+ minute commute. But it's a rental so nothing we can change. After this we'll be back to 30 minutes if possible. If he telecommutes most days we'll consider up to 60 minutes but preferably not.

I know it eats our money and we live smaller because we desire a shorter commute. But I just love having a short commute.

[siggy_freud]

My current commute is about an hour each way, but varies depending on traffic. No traffic, 40 mins. Typical traffic, 1 hour. Terrible traffic, 1.5 hours+.

The most I've commuted is about 1 hr 15 mins 5 days a week. I could only last about 9 months of that before I told my company to find me a different client.

I'd really like a shorter commute, but I also like living outside the main city, so it's a give and take. Hopefully I can start working from home 2-3 days a week to help offset the drive.

To offset the costs I downsized from a pickup averaging 18mpg, to a used Volt that cost $15k total. I have been averaging 80-100mpg in it and it costs me a little over $1.30 to recharge it since our power rates are super low here. For anyone looking for a bargain MPG car here and has an outlet to charge from, First gen volt prices have really come down on the used market. They're a low maint vehicle. Just ditch them before 8-10 years of age when the battery comes off warranty .

[dawnwes]

My current commute is about an hour each way, but varies depending on traffic. No traffic, 40 mins. Typical traffic, 1 hour. Terrible traffic, 1.5 hours+.

The most I've commuted is about 1 hr 15 mins 5 days a week. I could only last about 9 months of that before I told my company to find me a different client.

I'd really like a shorter commute, but I also like living outside the main city, so it's a give and take. Hopefully I can start working from home 2-3 days a week to help offset the drive.

To offset the costs I downsized from a pickup averaging 18mpg, to a used Volt that cost $15k total. I have been averaging 80-100mpg in it and it costs me a little over $1.30 to recharge it since our power rates are super low here. For anyone looking for a bargain MPG car here and has an outlet to charge from, First gen volt prices have really come down on the used market. They're a low maint vehicle. Just ditch them before 8-10 years of age when the battery comes off warranty .

How far can you go on a charge? .

We currently have a Toyota Camry Hybrid. I get around 40-45, DH gets over 50, but he is willing to pay attention to all those tips and tricks he reads online to get the best gas mileage. I just want to get from point A to point B without having to think too much about it.

ETA: I just looked up Chevy Volt on CL and see a 2012 with only 23,000 miles for $13K. Wow.

He also says he has a charging station. We have 220 in our garage, would we need a charging station? How much are those?

[siggy_freud]

How far can you go on a charge? .

We currently have a Toyota Camry Hybrid. I get around 40-45, DH gets over 50, but he is willing to pay attention to all those tips and tricks he reads online to get the best gas mileage. I just want to get from point A to point B without having to think too much about it.

ETA: I just looked up Chevy Volt on CL and see a 2012 with only 23,000 miles for $13K. Wow.

He also says he has a charging station. We have 220 in our garage, would we need a charging station? How much are those?

In the winter I can go about 28-30 miles purely on battery power. In the summer it can get up to about 42 miles on battery before the gas generator kicks in. Again, with the generator running you'll average 37-40mpg, so even if you never charged it it gets pretty decent mpg.

The charger that comes with the car is 110v, but you can get a 220v charger on amazon for $300-900 depending on how fancy you want to go. They'll all do the job, some will just track data for you, email, etc. The volt does most of that for you anyways if you have ON-star (which I didn't signup/pay for).

So as long as you have the 220 outlet you can buy a charger. Install is pretty straight forward. Mount it on the wall, plug it in, and plug the other end into the Volt .

The advantage of the 220 charger over the 110 that comes with the car is a 3 hour full-charge time vs 8-9 hours with 110. It's nice for those times when you get home at, say 5, and are going to dinner at 7-8. With a 220 you'll have 2/3 to a full charge, but with the standard charger you'd have just a few miles banked back up. Not a huge deal, as you can run on gas, so you'll never be stuck, but nice when you can avoid it. It's a fun feeling coming home with an "empty" car, and having it "filled up" as I leave the next morning for work.

I filled up about 2 weeks ago on gas and have put about 500 miles on it so far, averaging 90mpg.

[dawnwes]

Thanks. I would love to get one. We are figuring out what our next car will be, although it may end up being for my son as he will need a car.

[dawnwes]

Well, my interview today went very well and I wouldn't be surprised if I get an offer.

It is 30-35 min. away from our house. It is 20 miles but I wouldn't be going with traffic. I would have to be at work at 7:10am and be able to leave by 3:00-3:30pm. Today I went at 10am, not much traffic, and it took right about 32 minutes.

Dawn

[yupstrips]

What do you consider to be a "reasonable" commute?

I am an unemployed individual with a Bachelor's degree (communications/advertising) who lives in an area that is dominated by grocery stores, retail, and fast food/restaurants. The only professional employers are Doctor's Offices/Hospitals, Banks and the local school districts(many of which are or are on their way to becoming unaccredited by the state education board/cutting back on support staff). The nearest office complex is 20 minutes away and rarely have any jobs that I can apply for/I am qualified for. There never are any entry level positions in my field of study that are not sales related/run by shady companies who portray themsleves as marketing companies and want you to do door-to-door sales.

I have a 18 year old car(only owned it for 12 years)that is paid for but is starting to show it's age and I don't want to drive it for long distances/put miles on my car for a low paying job that is a more than a 30 minute drive (No AC or working radio/cd player either). Public transportation is iffy (last year they cut bus service near my house and some ads even read "no bus service available") and I would only use it as a last resort.

[Nutria]

I am an unemployed individual with a Bachelor's degree (communications/advertising) who lives in an area that is dominated by grocery stores, retail, and fast food/restaurants.
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Public transportation is iffy (last year they cut bus service near my house and some ads even read "no bus service available") and I would only use it as a last resort.

Sounds like it's time to move.

[sv2007]

Just curious.

I am getting older and just don't have the energy to travel and hour each way like I did when I was younger.

Currently I am looking for a job, after a 10 year hiatus.

I set my limit at a 30 min. commute, but some jobs have come up that are 35 min. or so and I won't rule those out.

Of course, I would LOVE a 15 min. drive or less, but I don't forsee that happening unless something comes up I am not currently aware of.

Thankfully I will be traveling during NON rush hour times, but I still hate the longer drives.

Just curious if you have a max you are willing to travel and what it might be.

Commute is a waste of life force.

My longest commute was 1.5hrs one way when I wanted to get home during rush hour.

[clatoden99]

Currently, I walk just over 2 miles to work one-way and back. It takes 40 minutes one-way and I much prefer it to any other form of commuting I've done in the past, including driving, busing, biking, and shuttling.

I don't have to worry about traffic delays, motion sickness, having to stand and hold a rail for balance, people crowding into my personal space, getting in the way of traffic, non-ergonomic seats, how to prevent my bike from getting stolen, etc. I can leave at any time and say with precision exactly what time I'll arrive at the office.

Most of all, it gives me time to think while I walk, plan out my goals for the day and reflect on what I accomplished. I save $70 a month and I get 10,000 steps in every day.