How long does the commute take from 610?

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   Thinking about moving out to that area and was wondering if someone could tell me the average length of their commute from 610 to DC and then back.  My hours are 8:30 - 5.

	Also - are carpools/vanpools in the area?

	Thanks!

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moksha180 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 02 Jun 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote moksha180 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: How long does the commute take from 610? Posted: 02 Jun 2003 at 3:04pm
	Thinking about moving out to that area and was wondering if someone could tell me the average length of their commute from 610 to DC and then back. My hours are 8:30 - 5. Also - are carpools/vanpools in the area? Thanks!

Arbo Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 May 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Arbo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2003 at 7:32am
	At 6:30AM - about 45 minutes from 610 to Pentagon. At 5:00PM - about 50-60 minutes from Pentagon to 610 (unless there's a backup at the end of the HOV, then it can be up 2 hours, esp on a Friday afternon in summer). Very active slug lines, vanpools galore, and buses.

SlugBuddy Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 21 May 2003 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SlugBuddy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jun 2003 at 4:39pm
	I would highly discourage moving to the area. The traffic is almost always backed up on 95 and the more people that move out that way, the worst it will be. Then there's Route 610. Unless you don't need to go anywhere on the weekends and like to sit in backed up traffic when coming home from work, then I guess you might like it. Just getting out of the commuter lot can take 20 minutes (at one light) and don't expect to find parking there unless you get there by 6:30 a.m. The traffic is almost always backed up on that road. The restaraunt and shopping choices are also not very abundant as opposed to Northern Va.

tondalea Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 10 Sep 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tondalea Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jun 2003 at 10:30am
	I don't know where you are moving from, but traffic is no worse than anywhere else. It sure is a better way of living than some places further up north. There are also plans for more restaurants and shopping in the area and it's not too far from Potomac Mills or Central Park (Fredericksburg), which both have lots of stores and places to eat. One thing that is true is trying to get out of the lot, it can be a mess at times. It has it's pros and cons, just like living anywhere else.

Arbo Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 May 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Arbo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jun 2003 at 3:32pm
	You can also take the train (VRE) out of Brroke Point or Quantico. I do that on Fridays during the summer. It takes longer, but you don't have to worry about HOV restrictions, accidents, traffic delays, etc. The train is normally on time....

SlugBuddy Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 21 May 2003 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SlugBuddy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Jun 2003 at 2:31pm
	The traffic up north is pretty bad but at least their roads are better planned for than Staffords are. I have lived in Stafford all my life and it is very apparent that the planning of our roads have not been a priority. They are in far worse shape than other localities up north and who wants to commute all the way down here and then have to sit in more traffic once they get to their hometown?

tdar20 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 29 Jul 2002 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tdar20 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 2003 at 1:48pm
	Living out towards the 610 area is teriffic!! Traffic is bad anywhere you go so write that off as soon as you can. when I get home at night it is the best feeling!!

DC_Slugger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 08 Oct 2002 Location: Va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC_Slugger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jun 2003 at 3:19pm
	I leave 610 at 7:15-7:30 and it takes about 45 minutes in. I leave DC at 4:30 and it takes about 1 hour. It's not bad. I had moved up to Fairfax for awhile thinking that it would be a better commute....boy was I wrong! If you are commuting, 95 is one of the best routes...especially with all of the options we have. VRE, bus, carpools, vanpools, slugging, etc. Go for it. You will get more bang for your buck with a house too!

moksha180 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 02 Jun 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote moksha180 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2003 at 4:45pm
	Thanks for all your responses. I have to agree with DC Slugger. I live in Fairfax right now and it takes me an hour - 30 minutes to the metro and 30 minutes on the metro. Even though I'm very close to the vienna metro - traffic is bad so it takes longer. So an hour is fine with me!!