What No One Tells You About Seattle Traffic
- Matt Miner,
- February 4, 2016
For most people, how long it takes to get to work (and the gym, grocery store, doctor, etc.) is a big deal! In addition to my other recommendations for dating your neighborhood, testing your work commute is another important component of “dating” a specific home and neighborhood. Especially in Seattle. I seriously recommend taking the time to test out the commute to and from work during rush hour (or your normal commute times) in any place you are seriously considering buying.
Don’t rely on Google maps! Because… Seattle traffic is a deceptive beast.
A few commutes that might surprise you:
These few examples are just meant to show how commute time in Seattle does not always directly correlate to location and distance! Google maps can be deceptive, and again—I highly recommend trying out your potential commute during rush hour!
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