r/supercommuter

My drive is about 45 min each way and honestly I've run out of ideas for it. Podcasts started feeling like homework. Music I've heard a thousand times. Some days I just drive in silence and walk into work already drained, or get home and can't shake the day off.

For context I've got a full time job and I'm building a small fashion label on the side, so my head is usually running at like 200%. The commute is the only stretch where nobody needs anything from me, and I keep flip-flopping between "I should use this time better" and "maybe I shouldn't be using it at all."
So I'm curious what everyone else actually does. Calls? Audiobooks? Total silence? Do you plan the day or try to switch off? Has anyone found something that genuinely makes the drive feel less like dead time?

Curious about the I-15/I-5 corridor commuters — what does your weekly commute actually cost you in gas and tolls?

Drop your rough estimate below, would love to hear from people who make this drive regularly!

I'm a Texas resident who currently lives in Phoenix,AZ and have a good job here. I have the option of attending classes at University of Texas-El Paso some 430 miles away or 8.5 hours by Greyhound bus(which is how I'd travel). Mon-Fri, and then some back to Phoenix Saturday-Sunday for work all day. Is it feasible or not?

That must be insane on you and your car. Energy drinks, 8 hours of sleep? Why don’t you work closer?

*south shore

Hi everyone, I'm stressed out and need help quickly! I'm looking for an apartment in NJ and the two I've found I'm in between a gorgeous 1 bd 1650 everything included that's an hour 20 commute one way. I'm even considering bringing my car which would be costly bc of insurance.

The other one is a 1725 1bd walk up (5 flights) (heat, electric, and something else icr not included) but 30 minute commute away!

Please help me make a decision. I came to Ny for a couple of days and have to go back home tomorrow! I start school in August and to be completely honest I'm stressed tf out! Please give me your feedback on what you would choose, my head hurts.

Looking at making the move out to Port Moody, while still commuting to East Vancouver (both parents). What would be a recommendation for daycares for under 2y/o? Anything I should know before making the move?