Would it be better to live in Silver Spring/by 495 or in downtown DC (near MCI Center) where I could pick up the BW Parkway to get to Baltimore. How long is the commute/is there lots of traffic?
2006-08-29 18:49:33 · 4 answers · asked by kapny 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
Given that choice, I'd choose living in SS, and taking the Beltway to I-95 to downtown Balto.
Now, you always want a backup plan, in case your main route is closed. So, your backup, in addition to B-W Pkwy., would be Route 29 north from SS. It's parallel to I-95, and a couple of miles west.
It will take under an hour.
2006-08-30 13:02:40 · answer #1 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The B/W parkway traveling north is usually smooth sailing until you hit some long-term construction work in Baltimore City.
I-95 usually moves well until you back up approaching the I-395 ramps leading into the city.
US 29 takes you too far west and you have to deal with congestion on I-70 as you approach I-695.
US 1 has too many traffic lights to be of any use unless you aren't in a hurry.
My best bet is to take I-95, but try to avoid the 8-9 AM hour when you approach Baltimore.
2006-08-30 14:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably silver springs... DC traffic is CRAZY!
2006-08-29 18:53:19 · answer #3 · answered by Drea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
silver springs
2006-09-02 12:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by mark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋