In Bengaluru, gridlock isn’t merely an occasional hassle—it’s practically woven into daily life. Yet even by the city’s notorious traffic standards, one viral post has managed to capture widespread attention, transforming commuter frustration into online humor.
X user Lalit Gour, stuck near Brookfield, shared a screenshot of his Google Maps showing a startling estimate: 48 minutes to travel just 3.6 kilometers. Alongside the image, he quipped, “Newton’s fourth law of motion: A Bangalore auto at rest will remain at rest,” prompting waves of laughter and rueful agreement across social media.
The post quickly resonated with many locals, who flooded the comments with their own commuting struggles. One person shared, “I just drove 19 km in 50 minutes,” while another simply stated, “No words when it comes to Bengaluru traffic.”
Others leaned into humor, with a user joking, “When an interviewer asks, ‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’ I just imagine still stuck in Bangalore traffic.” Some expressed astonishment at the travel time, noting, “3.6 km takes 48 minutes? It takes barely 3 minutes here.”
The Brookfield-Silk Board-Electronic City corridor is infamous for daily logjams, but this viral moment underscored how dysfunctional commuting has become for the city’s residents.
The post has since spread widely, capturing the absurd reality of trying to get anywhere in Bengaluru.