One way I go is only seven miles; but there's several large hills that just wear me out! This other path is longer at 8.2-8.5 miles, but the hills aren't as bad. Last night's commute was longer (8.8 miles) because I made a detour to go to a drugstore. No place outside to lock up to safely, so I walked the bike inside and down the aisles with me! Nobody even raised an eyebrow at me.