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Old 08-15-2008, 09:07 AM
 
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Hi,

I am new to the area and I am living in Arlington. My job is in Tysons Corner, International Drive to be exact. My question is...when would be the best time to commute from Arlington to Tysons and what would be the best route to take? Does anyone know any back roads? So far I have done: 66 to 29, 123- to Old Dominion to 29, and Leesburge pike to 29. The best was 123- Old Dominion.

Some side information: I live about a half east on 29 from the first 29 and 66 exit if your coming from 495. N Illinois St to be really exact.

Any help to a new VA resident would be awesome. I am loving the area so far.

-Ryan
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Old 08-15-2008, 12:53 PM
 
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I was going to suggest Old Dominion, but I see you're already there. Try posting in the Northern Virginia forum.
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Old 09-19-2008, 02:04 PM
 
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Take 66 westbound, when 66 splits (66 to the left, dulles toll road to the right) take the right. That's called the Dulles connector. Take the exit for Tyson's corner/Vienna/123 south - I can't remember all the stuff that's on the sign... but it's the 2nd exit off the connector. You'll be on 123 heading south - Int'l drive is just a few lights up. It's by far the easiest route - very few lights, and if you leave early enough there's no traffic. Starting around 7:45 am it gets a bit slow on 66, but it clears up quickly and is fairly painless.
coming home in the evening is a little different - the connector heading east is often backed up and 66 eastbound as well (so much for a "reverse commute") - it's not something that's real predictable - it's a crap shoot.
Good luck!
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Old 09-19-2008, 02:14 PM
 
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Also - the mornings usually take 20-25 minutes, adding 5-7 mins, the later you leave.
In the afternoon, it's harder to say when the best time is - it really is. But usually it takes me 35 - 45 minutes to get home, at the absolute minimum. Double what it takes in the morning.
Cheers ~
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