travel time

noun

1. time spent traveling for a job, as from home to work or in the course of business.

Word History and Origins

Origin of travel time¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Airlines began trans-Atlantic jet passenger service in 1958, significantly cutting travel time and inaugurating a period of exponential growth in travel to Europe.

From New York Times

Rail Baltica will do that, cutting travel time and bringing economic and environmental benefits, but the costs of this ambitious scheme are mounting.

From BBC

Green initially wanted “Great Gold Bird” to visit a third Los Angeles location, but the realities of traffic and travel time kept it confined to two spaces outside of our homes.

From Los Angeles Times

National Highways says motorists face two hours of delays compared to normal travel time.

From BBC

Joby says the technology will save customers significant travel time, especially in sprawling cities plagued by gridlock such as Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times