Relocating to DC - reverse commute to Reston?
 

I'd really appreciate any info on this (I need to make a decision by Monday)...

Will be moving back to the DC area, and already know I will be living in Rosslyn by the metro station. Offered a job in Reston on Wiehle, a mile off the Dulles toll road. Would have to be at work by 7:45 am, and can leave at 3:15 pm.

I'm trying to figure out how long the drive would be - some useful info at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...=680714&page=2, but it was noted that a lot depend on what part of the rush hour you're driving in.

I was thus wondering if anyone can guess, based on my specific times above, how early I'd need to leave Rosslyn to be at work by 7:45, and how late I'd expect to get home if I can leave work at 3:15 pm?

Also, I understand that I-66 going west to the Dulles road can actually get bad in the reverse commute direction - would this be a problem at these times? Are there similar problems on the Dulles Toll Road or is it pretty open for the reverse commute?

Lastly, I read that one alternative to the 66 is to go north on the GWP, then southwest on 123 to the Dulles Road at Tysons (I heard that going via the Beltway is to be avoided at all costs, hence the use of the 123) - how would the traffic be on the GWP and 123 in the reverse commute direction in morning and afternoon?

Thanks for any info!

Yonatan

I drive to Reston 3 days a week from Maryland. The toll road will be fine for you both directions. 66 going into the city usually starts backing up at around 3pm ... still though, it isn't too bad. Thursdays and Fridays are by far the worst for traffic.

If your hours are flexible, you can save yourself some time by getting to work 15-30 minutes earlier and leaving the same. Regardless, you are looking at about 30 minutes each way. (except possibly on Thurs & Fri or in case of accidents).

I'd agree with Tazi. 30 minutes sounds about right.

I lived in Reston until a couple of years ago and commuted in. I was surprised at the number of reverse commuters to Reston. I don't think getting to work will be much of a problem but the trip home could be a nightmare if you work any later than your stated 3:15. The spur to 66 and then 66 itself can be gridlocked on any particular afternoon. The traffic is so heavy the busses are allowed to legally drive down the shoulder.

Forget about the GW Parkway/123 route. You don't want to get into Tyson's Corner at any time of the day.

Thanks for all the info. Took the job based in part on this info.

Yonatan

I think you can largely avoid TC by looping down on Lewinsville Road past the Spring Hill Elementary School.