I can almost get to work on the bus in 30 minutes, but that bus in-turn only comes every 30 minutes. So I have to time it fairly well to get the bus as it comes. If I time it just right, it’s about 33-34 minutes to work.
Or, I can leave whenever I wish and cycle in 25 minutes; which is what I do whenever it isn’t raining.
Around 12-13 years ago, I had to fly from Melbourne to Sydney to meet with a customer. One of my colleagues who lived in Sydney was also going to the meeting. We left home at the same time. I beat him to the customer!
I was driven to/from the respective airports, he was on trains. But still - it was a bit ridiculous that I got there first.