Commute Time From West Ashley to North Charleston (job, subdivision)

[timandlindsay]

Hello,

My husband and I are thinking of settling in West Ashley. My new job is in North Charleston. What kind of commute time am I looking at in the morning (I need to be there by 8:15am) and in the evening (I get out at 5:00pm).

Thanks!

[lpyrbby]

What part of North Charleston and what part of West Ashley? Do you know which Interstates you'll be near? What main roads?

[DJShymansky]

Depending on where you'd be working in North Charleston (and where you'd be living in West Ashley), your commute could be anywhere from 20-45+ minutes. You'll either hit North Charleston via Hwy.7/Cosgrove, or 526/Leeds Ave/Dorchester Rd/26. The only problem you'll face is that during the rush, both of those routes will be a bit crowded.

[timandlindsay]

Originally Posted by lpyrbby

What part of North Charleston and what part of West Ashley? Do you know which Interstates you'll be near? What main roads?

In West Ashley we will be living off of Ashley River Rd. and Bees Ferry in one of the subdivisions. I will be working right off of I-26 on Northside Drive in North Charleston.

[lpyrbby]

Easy 45 mins with traffic. Without, possibly 20. Have you been to the area here yet?

[timandlindsay]

Nope, not yet. I will be flying down late next Tuesday and will be staying until Friday morning. My projected move date is somewhere around the 1st of May.

[lpyrbby]

Originally Posted by timandlindsay

Nope, not yet. I will be flying down late next Tuesday and will be staying until Friday morning. My projected move date is somewhere around the 1st of May.

If you can, the best thing to do is go ahead and attempt to make the drive while you're down here. That will give you the most accurate idea. As always, accidents can and most likely *will* slow you down a considerable amount, depending. Good luck!

[Luvsdabeach]

On Northside Dr. you will be dealing with two schools that are located on that road. There is Northside Christian school and Alice Birney Middle. So traffic in the morning might be a little congested.