# Shocking Travel Charts The 'True Cost of Commuting' Infographic Will Drive You Crazy By Regan Canie | Published 2011-11-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-cost-of-commuting-infographic References: [streamlinerefinance.net](http://www.streamlinerefinance.net/cost-of-commuting.html) & [obizmedia](http://obizmedia.com/) If you clock more mileage in your car than you do hours on your paycheck, the 'True Cost of Commuting' Infographic is a chart that is sure to seriously rev your anxiety and anger engines. The facts were compiled into a presentable picture graph by oBiz Media to depict how much [time, energy and money](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-is-too-short1) is actually fueling your morning and evening ride to work. The average person commuting to work spends approximately [80 minutes in their car everyday](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-vehicle-data), and almost two dollars can be knocked off minimum hourly wage if getting to work involves a ten-mile cruise. So if your traveling time is beginning to wear on you, the 'True Cost of Commuting' Infographic will make an at-home office seem like a seriously good investment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rising Commuting Costs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable and convenient alternatives to commuting, such as remote work solutions or shared transportation services. - **Time Optimization Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create time-saving solutions for commuters, such as efficient traffic management systems or personalized route planning apps. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly transportation options that reduce reliance on individual cars, such as electric vehicles or public transportation advancements. ### Where This Applies - **Remote Work Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms or technologies that enable seamless remote work experiences, fostering productivity and work-life balance. - **Transportation Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in traffic management systems, GPS navigation, ride-sharing platforms, or electric vehicle technology to transform the commuting landscape. - **Sustainable Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in renewable energy solutions, electric vehicle infrastructure, and public transportation advancements for a greener and more sustainable future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ride Share Profit Calculations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worththeryde.md) - [Motorist Money-Saving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneysaving-app.md) - [Time Insight Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifemap.md) - [Global Pay Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takehomepaycity.md) - [Streamlined Travel Calculations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-calculations.md) - [Earning Productivity Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-carrot.md) - [Meeting Cost Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeworth.md) - [Travel Story Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-wrapped.md) - [Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dependency.md)