{"id":15208,"date":"2015-04-06T08:58:47","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T12:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.njstateauto.com\/general-auto-news\/new-yorkers-commute-ranks-as-one-of-the-longest\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:36:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:36:46","slug":"new-yorkers-commute-ranks-as-one-of-the-longest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\/blog\/new-yorkers-commute-ranks-as-one-of-the-longest\/","title":{"rendered":"New Yorkers’ Commute Ranks As One Of The Longest"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York traffic has a reputation for being the stuff of nightmares. Road rage, reckless drivers, countless roadblocks, slow-moving tourists – you name it, the region deals with it on a daily basis. As it turns out, this reputation may be well-earned. Several new studies have shed light on the extremes of traffic in the New York area, and some of the truths may be tough for regular drivers to stomach.<\/p>\n

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“The Big Apple is the fourth-most congested city in the U.S.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Regional commutes aren’t easy<\/strong>
\nTomTom recently released its fifth annual Traffic Index, and the results confirm what we already know: New York traffic is bad. According to the report, the Big Apple is the fourth-most congested city in the U.S., ranking only behind Los Angeles, San Francisco and Honolulu. And the area’s congestion is only getting worse. New York saw its traffic increase in the past year, pushing it\u00a0from sixth to fourth on TomTom’s list.<\/p>\n

All of this traffic only adds to the work week for most regional drivers. The study noted that the average rush hour congestion increases a commute by about 46 percent compared to times when there’s no traffic. However, New Yorkers may have it a bit worse, as their commutes add up to extend the work week. NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer released a report stating that the typical commute for a worker in the city averages six hours and 18 minutes per week. That’s the highest in the nation, according to the New York Post, and it gives people a total work week of about 49.1 hours.<\/p>\n

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\"OverheadNew York traffic is some of the worst in the nation.<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

It doesn’t have to be work<\/strong>
\nJust because your commute is counted as part of your work day doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyable. All you need is the right environment. That starts with riding in a car you like – and one that can handle the stress of your commute. Your vehicle should be comfortable and efficient on the roads in any type of traffic, and that kind of service shouldn’t be costly.<\/p>\n

You can find just the right ride at NJ State Auto Auction<\/a>. Our lot is home to hundreds of Carfax-certified cars, trucks and vans that are available at competitive prices. As if that’s not enough, the in-house financing team is ready and able to secure credit approval and get you a loan that works. You’ll get behind the wheel quickly and painlessly, all the while ensuring your used car is one that will meet all your needs on the way to work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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