Is it more efficient to walk in a staircase-like pattern, or “down and across”?

Question

I live in a city and, like most cities, it’s pretty much a grid. My daily destination is the exact opposite location of where I live. I was interested in knowing which method of walking will save me the most time, or if it matters at all?

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Answer 1

Depends on the traffic of said streets. Either way distance traveled is the same. Everything else being equal, “Down and across” will save you time from less turns.