Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, American Housing Survey, various years.

Time of Departure for Home to Work Trips, United States

The majority of the commuters leave home between 6AM and 8AM. Recent trends indicate a more dispersed time window for commuting that reflects a growth in congestion. Commuters are opting either for earlier or later times and changing their work schedule accordingly.

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