Car commute routes often have more-or-less parallel routes better suited for bicycling. If you are pedaling on the same route you would drive on, it is likely

Car commute routes often have more-or-less parallel routes better suited for bicycling. If you are pedaling on the same route you would drive on, it is likely to be well worth spending some time trying to find a more suitable route. I would prefer a longer route with many stop signs over a congested multi-lane route with traffic lights. Spend a weekend morning in your car with a road map looking for smooth pavement. Disclaimer: Works well in grid layouts (western US), less well in older cities, depends on local topography, rivers, rail, etc.