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🚗Worst commutes in Florida: Find out where your county ranks

America’s commutes keep getting longer as people move farther away from the office, census data shows

(Department of Transportation)

Commuting easily ranks as one of the least enjoyable parts of a person’s day. Commuters encounter more physical health problems, and low-income commuters are less likely to gain financial stability—among a host of other negative impacts. And yet, America’s commutes keep getting longer as people move farther away from the office, according to census data.

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in Florida using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by longest average commute time according to 2020 5-year estimates.

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#50. Brevard County

- Average Commute Time: 25.4 minutes
--- 2.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 11.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 7.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.3%), carpooled (7.5%), walked to work (1.0%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (7.6%)


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#49. Columbia County

- Average Commute Time: 25.5 minutes
--- 2.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 14.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 27.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.8%), carpooled (12.3%), walked to work (0.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.9%)


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#48. Taylor County

- Average Commute Time: 25.5 minutes
--- 2.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 17.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 15.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.2%), carpooled (11.7%), walked to work (0.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (0.5%)


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#47. Hardee County

- Average Commute Time: 25.6 minutes
--- 2.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 28.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.8%), carpooled (11.5%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (1.5%), worked from home (4.3%)


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#46. DeSoto County

- Average Commute Time: 25.6 minutes
--- 2.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 17.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 20.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (68.6%), carpooled (19.2%), walked to work (2.8%), public transportation (1.3%), worked from home (7.0%)


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#45. Marion County

- Average Commute Time: 25.8 minutes
--- 2.1 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 14.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 17.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.3%), carpooled (10.1%), walked to work (0.7%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (7.1%)


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#44. Charlotte County

- Average Commute Time: 25.8 minutes
--- 2.1 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 11.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 28.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.7%), carpooled (7.3%), walked to work (0.8%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (10.3%)


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#43. Okeechobee County

- Average Commute Time: 25.9 minutes
--- 2.0 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 17.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 22.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.6%), carpooled (9.7%), walked to work (2.1%), public transportation (1.2%), worked from home (4.3%)


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#42. Jackson County

- Average Commute Time: 26.1 minutes
--- 1.8 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 20.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 24.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (87.6%), carpooled (6.1%), walked to work (1.9%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (3.4%)


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#41. Manatee County

- Average Commute Time: 26.2 minutes
--- 1.7 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 11.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 28.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.6%), carpooled (11.0%), walked to work (1.0%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (8.9%)


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#40. Palm Beach County

- Average Commute Time: 26.2 minutes
--- 1.7 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 8.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 10.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.2%), carpooled (10.0%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (1.6%), worked from home (8.4%)


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#39. Suwannee County

- Average Commute Time: 26.2 minutes
--- 1.7 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 32.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.5%), carpooled (13.0%), walked to work (2.1%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (5.0%)


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#38. Volusia County

- Average Commute Time: 26.3 minutes
--- 1.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 11.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 19.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.6%), carpooled (7.8%), walked to work (1.2%), public transportation (0.9%), worked from home (8.1%)


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#37. Sumter County

- Average Commute Time: 26.5 minutes
--- 1.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.2%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 35.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (72.8%), carpooled (5.8%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (11.4%)


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#36. Martin County

- Average Commute Time: 26.9 minutes
--- 1.0 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 11.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 32.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.2%), carpooled (8.8%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (9.8%)


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#35. Flagler County

- Average Commute Time: 27 minutes
--- 0.9 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 10.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 38.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.6%), carpooled (9.3%), walked to work (0.4%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (9.0%)


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#34. Union County

- Average Commute Time: 27.4 minutes
--- 0.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.2%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 22.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 50.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.4%), carpooled (7.9%), walked to work (0.8%), public transportation (1.4%), worked from home (5.8%)


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#33. Citrus County

- Average Commute Time: 27.5 minutes
--- 0.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 14.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 22.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.2%), carpooled (7.7%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (7.7%)


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#32. Lee County

- Average Commute Time: 27.6 minutes
--- 0.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 12.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 10.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.8%), carpooled (9.8%), walked to work (1.1%), public transportation (0.7%), worked from home (7.5%)


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#31. St. Johns County

- Average Commute Time: 27.8 minutes
--- 0.1 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 8.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.6%), carpooled (7.1%), walked to work (1.1%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (12.8%)


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#30. Seminole County

- Average Commute Time: 27.8 minutes
--- 0.1 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 9.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.1%), carpooled (7.7%), walked to work (1.0%), public transportation (0.7%), worked from home (9.7%)


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#29. St. Lucie County

- Average Commute Time: 27.8 minutes
--- 0.1 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 11.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 35.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.5%), carpooled (9.8%), walked to work (1.9%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (5.4%)


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#28. Walton County

- Average Commute Time: 28.1 minutes
--- 0.2 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 14.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (75.2%), carpooled (10.6%), walked to work (1.0%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (10.5%)


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#27. Hendry County

- Average Commute Time: 28.2 minutes
--- 0.3 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 19.2%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 28.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (61.1%), carpooled (22.6%), walked to work (4.1%), public transportation (3.1%), worked from home (5.3%)


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#26. Hillsborough County

- Average Commute Time: 28.4 minutes
--- 0.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 11.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 12.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.8%), carpooled (9.1%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (1.2%), worked from home (9.5%)


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#25. Polk County

- Average Commute Time: 28.4 minutes
--- 0.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.2%), carpooled (9.8%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (5.2%)


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#24. Madison County

- Average Commute Time: 28.6 minutes
--- 0.7 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 14.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 27.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.7%), carpooled (10.7%), walked to work (0.7%), public transportation (0.7%), worked from home (1.7%)


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#23. Orange County

- Average Commute Time: 28.8 minutes
--- 0.9 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 10.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 13.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.2%), carpooled (9.6%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (2.0%), worked from home (7.4%)


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#22. Broward County

- Average Commute Time: 28.9 minutes
--- 1.0 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 9.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.3%), carpooled (9.0%), walked to work (1.2%), public transportation (2.4%), worked from home (6.7%)


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#21. Jefferson County

- Average Commute Time: 29.3 minutes
--- 1.4 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 10.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 62.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.5%), carpooled (12.1%), walked to work (0.4%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.3%)


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#20. Calhoun County

- Average Commute Time: 29.4 minutes
--- 1.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 27.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 52.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.1%), carpooled (15.4%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (1.5%)


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#19. Holmes County

- Average Commute Time: 29.5 minutes
--- 1.6 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 24.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 40.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.2%), carpooled (8.8%), walked to work (0.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.1%)


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#18. Santa Rosa County

- Average Commute Time: 29.9 minutes
--- 2.0 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 17.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.4%), carpooled (9.9%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (6.8%)


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#17. Lake County

- Average Commute Time: 29.9 minutes
--- 2.0 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.9%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 40.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.0%), carpooled (9.7%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (8.4%)


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#16. Gilchrist County

- Average Commute Time: 29.9 minutes
--- 2.0 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 64.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.4%), carpooled (15.9%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (3.9%)


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#15. Glades County

- Average Commute Time: 30.1 minutes
--- 2.2 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 18.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 67.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (72.5%), carpooled (15.8%), walked to work (4.5%), public transportation (1.1%), worked from home (2.5%)


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#14. Hernando County

- Average Commute Time: 30.4 minutes
--- 2.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 35.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.9%), carpooled (9.4%), walked to work (1.0%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (8.5%)


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#13. Levy County

- Average Commute Time: 30.5 minutes
--- 2.6 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.2%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 55.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.4%), carpooled (10.5%), walked to work (0.7%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (6.2%)


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#12. Nassau County

- Average Commute Time: 30.8 minutes
--- 2.9 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 17.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 40.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.2%), carpooled (5.7%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (6.2%)


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#11. Bradford County

- Average Commute Time: 31 minutes
--- 3.1 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 14.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 47.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.5%), carpooled (8.0%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.9%), worked from home (8.2%)


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#10. Wakulla County

- Average Commute Time: 31.2 minutes
--- 3.3 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 14.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 57.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.8%), carpooled (8.3%), walked to work (0.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (5.8%)


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#9. Gadsden County

- Average Commute Time: 31.3 minutes
--- 3.4 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 12.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.3%), carpooled (7.9%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (5.1%)


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#8. Washington County

- Average Commute Time: 31.4 minutes
--- 3.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 17.2%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 24.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (88.2%), carpooled (7.5%), walked to work (0.5%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (2.6%)


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#7. Pasco County

- Average Commute Time: 31.7 minutes
--- 3.8 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.9%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 44.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.1%), carpooled (8.3%), walked to work (0.8%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (10.2%)


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#6. Putnam County

- Average Commute Time: 31.7 minutes
--- 3.8 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 38.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.9%), carpooled (9.6%), walked to work (1.7%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (6.2%)


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#5. Liberty County

- Average Commute Time: 32.2 minutes
--- 4.3 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 27.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 44.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.0%), carpooled (13.9%), walked to work (0.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (2.7%)


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#4. Baker County

- Average Commute Time: 32.4 minutes
--- 4.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.2%), carpooled (8.0%), walked to work (2.2%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.2%)


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#3. Miami-Dade County

- Average Commute Time: 32.5 minutes
--- 4.6 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 10.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 6.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (75.7%), carpooled (8.9%), walked to work (1.9%), public transportation (4.2%), worked from home (6.7%)


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#2. Clay County

- Average Commute Time: 33.4 minutes
--- 5.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 17.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.9%), carpooled (9.0%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (8.8%)


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#1. Osceola County

- Average Commute Time: 34.3 minutes
--- 6.4 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 14.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 51.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.6%), carpooled (12.9%), walked to work (0.7%), public transportation (1.2%), worked from home (6.0%)