Two-thirds of adults who have transitioned to working from home confess they miss their daily commute.

A survey of 1,000 individuals who used to drive to work before 2020 revealed that they miss listening to the radio, having personal time, and maintaining a regular routine.

The top 20 things drivers long for include belting out tunes, disconnecting from home and family life, and enjoying the scenery.

One-third agreed that commuting helped them segment their day and transition from work to home mode, with nearly a fifth (18%) missing the opportunity to unwind on their journey home.

The study, commissioned by DS Automobiles, discovered that one in five confessed they didn't realise how much they would miss travelling to work until they stopped doing it.

Jules Tilstone, UK managing director for the premium French car brand, commented: "We expect all drivers have moaned about having to get up early to get to work on time, or about being stuck in traffic. But actually as the findings show - people are missing that time in their car and the positive aspects which came with commuting.

"It seems to have had a real impact on routine, wellbeing and balance between work and home. Whether it's something as simple as listening to a podcast during the drive, the commute gave people the time to do that and switch off from other thoughts, but at home it's harder to find that routine."

The study revealed that 75% of participants agreed that commuting to and from work helped maintain their work-life balance. However, in the current times, 48% admit they start work earlier than before, with 46% putting in more overtime.

A significant 77% feel that commuting ensured they logged off from work on time. The average commute was found to last 38 minutes, and now a quarter of people use this time to spend with their family and household, while 21% hit the gym.

While 33% try to utilise this time to get out of the house before starting their job each day, 32% use it to catch up on sleep and 29% to browse social media.

The survey also highlighted the loss of the social aspect of commuting, as 63% of those polled via OnePoll used to carpool with others, including colleagues (31%) and their partners (29%). Consequently, a whopping 91% miss the social interaction.

Friday emerged as the day people miss commuting the most (34%), with Monday being the least missed (12%).

Jules Tilstone, of DS Automobiles UK, commented: "We make cars for the large number of drivers choose a vehicle they know they'll enjoy spending time in, so they're also missing out on having a reason to listen to music in the car and take in views from the comfort of their driving seat."