Live listings, route analysis, and neighborhood breakdown for homes within a 30-minute drive of Geddes Park & Ride.
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2.7 miles east · 7-10 minute drive
Rolling east-side area next to Huron Hills Golf Course with mid-century ranches and colonials, quiet streets, and quick access to US-23.
3.2 miles north · 6-10 minute drive
Neighborhood north of Eastern Michigan University with 1920s bungalows and foursquares, heavy mix of owner-occupants and student rentals.
3.3 miles east · 7-10 minute drive
East-side neighborhood off Glazier Way with 1960s splits and colonials, feeding Clague Middle and Huron High, popular with NIH and hospital researchers.
3.7 miles northwest · 7-11 minute drive
Historic district north of EMU with stately 1910s-1930s colonials, Tudors, and bungalows, one of the east county's most stable owner neighborhoods.
3.8 miles east · 8-12 minute drive
Paired east-side neighborhoods of 1960s colonials and ranches between Huron Parkway and Washtenaw, anchored by Clague Park and Huron High.
3.9 miles north · 8-12 minute drive
Older Ypsilanti neighborhood of Victorians and worker cottages west of downtown, steadily gentrifying with artists and Ann Arbor commuters.
4.1 miles northwest · 8-13 minute drive
Historic commercial and residential district along the Huron River with 19th-century Italianates, lofts, and a walkable food and bar scene.
4.1 miles east · 8-13 minute drive
Newer subdivision on the far north side with 2000s colonials and townhomes, popular with North Campus researchers and St. Joseph's commuters.
4.3 miles northeast · 9-13 minute drive
South Ann Arbor subdivision of 1970s colonials and ranches near US-23 and St. Joseph Mercy, convenient for east-side hospital commuters.
4.5 miles east · 9-14 minute drive
Upscale mid-century enclave east of Huron Parkway with large wooded lots, ranches and split-levels, favored by senior hospital staff and faculty.
4.6 miles northeast · 9-14 minute drive
Pre-war colonials and Tudors on tree-lined streets east of campus, favored by UMich faculty and families for the elementary school and park.
4.8 miles northeast · 10-15 minute drive
Southern stretch of Burns Park with smaller 1940s bungalows and ranches, close to Buhr Park, the ice arena, and Packard commercial strip.
4.9 miles east · 10-15 minute drive
Compact historic district north of downtown with 19th-century worker cottages and Italianates, dense lots, and heavy student and young-professional turnover.
5.0 miles east · 10-15 minute drive
Diverse neighborhood north of Plymouth Road with 1950s ranches, newer townhomes, and direct access to North Campus and Huron River parks.
5.1 miles east · 10-16 minute drive
Mixed-use district around the farmers market with lofts, rehabbed Victorians, and artisan retail, drawing downtown workers and empty-nesters.
5.2 miles northeast · 10-16 minute drive
Pittsfield Township townhome and condo community built in the 2000s off Ellsworth, a common landing spot for relocating hospital staff.
5.2 miles northeast · 10-16 minute drive
1940s co-op community of brick row homes south of Stadium, one of the most affordable ownership options inside city limits.
5.3 miles northeast · 11-17 minute drive
Southeast neighborhood off Packard with 1960s ranches and modest colonials, anchored by Bryant Community Center and Pittsfield Elementary.
Commute quality is a function of three things: distance, direction, and the road you end up on. Here is how each qualifying neighborhood approaches Geddes Park & Ride and what the drive tends to feel like.
Driving from Huron Hills to Geddes Park & Ride means heading east. Most drivers use Washtenaw Avenue (2.7 miles across town). Off-peak, the drive runs around 7 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 10. Park-and-ride capacity at Geddes Park & Ride fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
Ypsilanti College Heights residents heading to Geddes Park & Ride track north, about 3.2 miles in total. Budget 6 minutes off-peak, up to 10 at 8 AM. Google Maps almost always suggests Plymouth Road. Geddes Park & Ride is a regional transit node. Drive and park, then switch to transit for the last leg if your final destination is downtown or the UM campus.
Glacier Highlands residents heading to Geddes Park & Ride track east, a 3.3-mile drive. Google Maps almost always suggests Washtenaw Avenue. Budget 7 minutes off-peak, up to 10 at 8 AM. Geddes Park & Ride is a regional transit node. Drive and park, then switch to transit for the last leg if your final destination is downtown or the UM campus.
Ypsilanti Normal Park residents heading to Geddes Park & Ride track northwest. Google Maps almost always suggests Miller Road and Dexter Ave (3.7 miles across town). Budget 7 minutes off-peak, up to 11 at 8 AM. Geddes Park & Ride is a regional transit node. Drive and park, then switch to transit for the last leg if your final destination is downtown or the UM campus.
Driving from Orchard Hills-Maplewood to Geddes Park & Ride means heading east. Most drivers use Washtenaw Avenue (3.8 miles across town). Off-peak, the drive runs around 8 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 12. Park-and-ride capacity at Geddes Park & Ride fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
Commuters in Ypsilanti West Side approach Geddes Park & Ride from the south, about 3.9 miles in total. Free-flow drive time is near 8 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 12. The most reliable corridor is Plymouth Road. Park-and-ride capacity at Geddes Park & Ride fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
Geddes Park & Ride lies northwest of Ypsilanti Depot Town, about 4.1 miles in total. Plan on 8 to 13 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. Locals default to Miller Road and Dexter Ave. Park-and-ride capacity at Geddes Park & Ride fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
Driving from North Oaks to Geddes Park & Ride means heading east, a 4.1-mile drive. Most drivers use Washtenaw Avenue. Off-peak, the drive runs around 8 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 13. Geddes Park & Ride is a regional transit node. Drive and park, then switch to transit for the last leg if your final destination is downtown or the UM campus.
Driving from Georgetown to Geddes Park & Ride means heading northeast. Most drivers use Plymouth Road and Earhart (4.3 miles across town). Off-peak, the drive runs around 9 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 13. Park-and-ride capacity at Geddes Park & Ride fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
Ann Arbor Hills residents heading to Geddes Park & Ride track east. Google Maps almost always suggests Washtenaw Avenue (4.5 miles across town). Budget 9 minutes off-peak, up to 14 at 8 AM. Park-and-ride capacity at Geddes Park & Ride fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
Burns Park residents heading to Geddes Park & Ride track northeast, a 4.6-mile drive. Google Maps almost always suggests Plymouth Road and Earhart. Budget 9 minutes off-peak, up to 14 at 8 AM. Park-and-ride capacity at Geddes Park & Ride fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
Lower Burns Park residents heading to Geddes Park & Ride track northeast, a 4.8-mile drive. Google Maps almost always suggests Plymouth Road and Earhart. Budget 10 minutes off-peak, up to 15 at 8 AM. Park-and-ride capacity at Geddes Park & Ride fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
Geddes Park & Ride is a pivot point for commuters who work elsewhere. Homes near Geddes Park & Ride often appeal to people whose actual destination is downtown, North Campus, or further afield, with the transit leg handling the final stretch.
Huron Hills sits roughly 2.7 miles east of Geddes Park & Ride, Ypsilanti College Heights sits roughly 3.2 miles north of Geddes Park & Ride, Glacier Highlands sits roughly 3.3 miles east of Geddes Park & Ride. For slightly more space and lower per-foot pricing, Ypsilanti Depot Town runs about 4.1 miles away with a still-manageable commute. Buyers willing to trade a few extra minutes often land in Old Fourth Ward (roughly 4.9 miles), where inventory and prices open up meaningfully.
Many commuters use Geddes Park & Ride as a multi-modal pivot. Drive in from an outer neighborhood, transfer to bus or rail for the last leg. That pattern rewards homes with easy arterial access, not just homes near a final employer.
Buyers anchored on Geddes Park & Ride typically work elsewhere (downtown Ann Arbor, Detroit, UM campus) and use transit for the final leg. Their search usually spans a wider geographic band than a conventional employer buyer, which opens up neighborhoods that never show up on straight drive-time searches.
Homes near Geddes Park & Ride draw a mix of commuter-buyers and traditional neighborhood buyers. Pricing behaves like a blend of the transit premium and the neighborhood's own fundamentals. There's no single formula, which means disciplined shopping pays off.
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Within a 30-minute driving ring of Geddes Park & Ride, buyers typically find inventory across both in-city Ann Arbor neighborhoods and the surrounding townships. Closer rings skew toward walkable, higher-per-foot neighborhoods; wider rings open up more square footage and newer construction. The ranked neighborhood list above shows every qualifying option with approximate drive times.
Traffic near Geddes Park & Ride follows predictable patterns tied to the 8 AM and 5 PM commute peaks. Outside those windows, drives tend to run at or below posted speeds. Arriving ten to fifteen minutes before or after the peak window can cut a 30-minute drive by four to six minutes on a typical weekday.
Homes within about 2 miles of Geddes Park & Ride are genuinely walkable or bikeable; Ann Arbor has protected bike lanes and shared-use paths that make the ride safer than the raw distance suggests. Buyers who prioritize human-powered commutes generally pay a premium per square foot to stay inside that radius, but the savings on parking and vehicle wear often pay the difference back over time.
Each direction around Geddes Park & Ride produces a different commute character. North draws on Plymouth Road and US-23, south on State Street and Ann Arbor-Saline, east on Washtenaw and I-94, west on Jackson Road and I-94 west. Your best direction depends on where school runs, second jobs, and daycare pickups fall in your weekly pattern, not just the raw drive to Geddes Park & Ride.
The average weekday drive time into Geddes Park & Ride from within Ann Arbor is under 15 minutes off-peak and under 22 minutes during morning rush. Homes from outer townships (Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Milan) add another 10-20 minutes depending on direction and highway access.
Geddes Park & Ride operates on mostly standard daytime hours, which means traffic patterns for employees align with the classic morning and evening peaks. Flexible-schedule workers and anyone who can arrive before 7:45 or after 8:45 avoid the worst of it.
Drive time ranges on this page are modeled from straight-line distance plus the Ann Arbor road-network coefficient. Actual travel times vary with season, construction, and time of day. Listings refresh hourly against the live inventory in our database.
Last verified: May 2026. Methodology notes are available on our About page.