The 'Offset Commute Method'

[Crankarm]

Certainly doable, but a bit optimistic for someone new to commuting.

He just needs determination and discipline. First ride the route on a day when not working to see how long it takes the OP. Then repeat for real leaving a generous margin for any difficulties that might or might not arise. Simples. My first ever commute back in the day was 17 miles, in the Chilterns. I just got on with it. I never looked back. Those were halcyon days.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Cycle in an back the same day. Start with once a week, then twice, then see how you go. Don't over think it, just do as you feel like it.

Nothing like a rigid regime to take the fun out of things....

^This

 

[jarlrmai]

15 each way is a nice distance, do it a few times see how you get on.

 

[Tynan]

that's some one way system that adds 5 miles to the return leg