Chinese phrase
到〜要多长时间？ dào 〜 yào duō cháng shí jiān
Meaning
How long does it take to get to ___?
When to use it
Asks how long it takes to get to a place. It is a neutral, common way to ask about travel time, and the destination is added after the opening.
Example dialogue
从我家出发，到公司要多长时间？ cóng wǒ jiā chū fā dào gōng sī yào duō cháng shí jiān
How long does it take to get to the office from my home?
开车大约20分钟，早高峰会更久。 kāi chē dà yuē 20 fēn zhōng zǎo gāo fēng huì gèng jiǔ
It takes about 20 minutes by car, but longer during the morning rush.