RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,641
Longest commutes, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by mean travel time to work (2010 ACS). Mountain House, California leads at 52.5. 6,641 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPAVERAGE COMMUTEVS 2000
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest average commute?
Mountain House, California ranks #1 with 52.5 (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by average commute?
Mountain House, California, Sierra View, Pennsylvania, Aquia Harbour, Virginia, Blackwells Mills, New Jersey, Sun, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,641 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is average commute measured?
Mean travel time to work, one way, in minutes. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.