What is the average commute time in Wake County, North Carolina?

The average commute time in Wake County, North Carolina is 22.9 minutes. Most people travel to work by Car. About 26.0% of workers work from home.

When do most people in Wake County, North Carolina leave for work?

The most common departure window in Wake County is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM, followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM.

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What's the average commute time in Wake County?

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On average, it takes 22.9 minutes to get to work in Wake County.

The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .

Most people travel to work by Car. About 26.0% work from home.

Metric	Wake County	North Carolina	US Average
Avg. Commute Time	22.9 min	21.8 min	22.5 min
Work From Home	26.0%	14.5%	13.4%
Walked	1.3%	1.6%	2.4%
Public Transit	0.7%	0.7%	3.5%

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