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Wx_Justin t1_izrdytl wrote

Most people drive into DC or Baltimore for work, so rush hour can be a pain. I believe the interstate 95 corridor in MD/VA has the second worst traffic in the nation, right behind Los Angeles. The average commute time is about 40 minutes or so, based on the last report I saw.

Columbia is a great place to be, though. Nearly equidistant to Baltimore and DC if you want to get out and explore as well.

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teedotjay39 OP t1_izsbyvt wrote

This is helpful! Over my years of nursing, I’ve dealt with varying commutes but obviously I don’t know MD traffic. What would a drive from Columbia to Annapolis look like?

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opiusmaximus2 t1_izscucw wrote

Columbia to Annapolis is about 35 minutes down 32 without traffic.

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teedotjay39 OP t1_izsd5pi wrote

Not terrible, alright! This is helpful. Really appreciate it.

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inline4addict t1_izsftc9 wrote

That’s without traffic. Annapolis only has 2 highways but only one (I-97) is accessible from Columbia. The other highway is only accessible from PG County/NOVA. That means 97 is the only highway for the entire Baltimore Metro region. Traffic will vary but it can get real ugly. It’s the only highway for people and it’s only 2 lanes. Trips can be as fast as 35 minutes but it usually takes an hour in rush hour traffic. More if there’s an accident.

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teedotjay39 OP t1_izsg1l3 wrote

I see ok. This helps!

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inline4addict t1_izsge48 wrote

No problem! I should add that Annapolis is on the Chesapeake bay so it’s out of the way from most places you go to. 97 only goes from Annapolis to Baltimore. It’s easy for it to get bottlenecked.

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kitkatlaugh t1_izt9iod wrote

Have done the commute from Columbia area to Annapolis area to get to work at 0700, and the traffic is not bad at that time in the morning. With a nursing schedule I think you should be good.

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