Funny thing is, that same commute that took me an hour 45 coming home during rush hour only took me 26 mins going into the office at 10:30 am today. It’s all about the rush hour timing.
If I leave at 7:30 am...75 mins. Arrival 8:45 am
If I leave at 8:15 am...43 mins. Arrival 8:57 am
If I leave at 8:30 am...50 mins. Arrival 9:20 am
If I leave at 9:15am...26 mins. Arrival 9:41 am
Leaving at 7:30 am puts me in the office only 13 mins earlier than leaving at 8:15 am. Leave 45 mins later but arrive only 13 mins later.
Bizarre...but true.