How Bad is Your Commute? 16 Maine Counties Ranked from Worst to Least

There are very few things worse than the commute to work. It's a mind-numbing experience that always takes longer than it should. The endless stopping and going, the spilling of coffee, and the anxiety-fueled rage at other drivers—all while knowing a whole day of work lies ahead.

At least we Mainers don't have it too bad. Living here is a heck of a lot better than in a city, where a 10-mile commute can last for hours. I can't imagine how quickly I'd have an emotional breakdown if that were my life.

While Maine doesn't have too many areas of bleak traffic, there are still some pretty rough commutes. These are mostly due to the state's remoteness and how far some people live from their place of employment. I'm sure there are plenty of folks who still have quite a drive, even without the classic traffic congestion.

This got me wondering which regions of the state may have the worst drives. Would it be the more rural communities, where businesses are much more spaced out? Or could it be the coastal Southern Maine areas, dealing with morning commute and tourism traffic? Maybe it's just the town of Wiscasset, with its one road and a certain in-demand restaurant?

Well, thanks to our friends at Stacker, we don’t have to wonder anymore.

Below is a list of Maine's counties and their average commute times. The information was taken from the most recent U.S. Census and breaks it down in a pretty in-depth way.