Originally Posted by
GUWonder
Just the variance in drive times for getting across the bridges to go between McLean and Georgetown or Foggy Bottom was enough to make me advice people working in McLean to do what it takes to avoid the bridge crossings. In the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, it was less of an issue.
I tend to agree. The bridge infrastructure in D.C., like many places, is failing, and the level of required repairs (and corresponding traffic delays/hassles) are apt to increase in the coming years.
Based on what the OP seems to want, NoVa offers many areas that should yield very satisfactory living/commuting experiences.