As commuters and school buses get back on track in most communities on Tuesday, here's a closer look at the average travel times in Northern Virginia. According to the U. S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the census asked questions on more than 40 topics over the past five years, including travel times for residents of dozens of communities in Northern Virginia.
The Aquia district in North Stafford was at the bottom of the list. It's not a surprising result considering the roadworks of recent years, but it's likely that this won't be the case for long. Recent improvements have been made to the intersection of Aquia Port and Route 1, and an extension of the Interstate 95 express lanes is currently underway. For those living in Reston, VA, the average commute time is approximately 32 minutes. This is slightly higher than the national average of 26 minutes, but still lower than other areas in Northern Virginia.
For example, residents of Herndon have an average commute time of 34 minutes, while those living in Vienna have an average commute time of 36 minutes. The commute time for Reston residents can vary depending on where they work and how they get there. Those who drive to work will likely experience longer commute times than those who take public transportation or ride a bike. Additionally, those who live closer to their workplace will have shorter commute times than those who live further away. For those looking to reduce their commute time, there are a few options available. Carpooling is one way to reduce your commute time as you can share the ride with someone else and split the cost of gas.
Taking public transportation is another option as it can be faster and more reliable than driving alone. Finally, if you live close enough to your workplace, you may want to consider walking or biking to work.
