Meh. I've never in my life driven to work so I can't compare. However, as my commute is now 100% Manhattan and I don't like risks, I don't care about exactly how fast I got to work. When I commuted out of the city, and if / when I do again I expect to be a "timer" again. That being said, even when I'm "trying to beat my time" I take some days easier than others. Going all out every day isn't going to work for me.