Commute from Suwanee to Buckhead (Doraville, Norcross: home, public transportation, suburbs)

[dltjsdud]

I'm starting new job in Buckhead next week. They said I can come to work either by 7:30am, 8am, or 9am - just have to stick to that schedule.

Does anyone know which time frame would be best for me to go to work in the morning? I know the traffic is gonna suck no matter what but maybe, hopefully, there is a better time to travel even in rush hours? Thanks!

[geog-fanatic]

Yuck, that's a long commute no matter how you look at it!

None of the options are really advantageous in one way or another. If you have to arrive at 7:30 am, you can probably beat a lot of the outer suburban traffic backups at least down to Norcross or I-285. The problem is that leaving Buckhead at 4:30 pm is going to be rough because so many others are also trying to head home before 5:00 pm. Leaving Buckhead after 6:00 pm would be a little better for the drive home, but then your morning commute would be more snarled in the Gwinnett suburbs.

If you do not have a set time for leaving work, then I would definitely pick the 7:30 am start time. If you're willing to use public transportation, it might be easier to drive to a Park n Ride or to the Doraville Marta station and ride into Buckhead.

Good luck with your decision!

[arjay57]

My guess is that once you battle your way inside 285 it won't be too bad. Traffic intown is like a breath of fresh air compared to the areas further out.

Good luck on the new job!