Commute quality is a function of three things: distance, direction, and the road you end up on. Here is how each qualifying neighborhood approaches US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange and what the drive tends to feel like.
Huron Hills to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
Commuters in Huron Hills approach US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange from the southwest, roughly 1.3 miles along local streets. The most reliable corridor is local streets. Free-flow drive time is near 4 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 6. US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange 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 to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
Commuters in Glacier Highlands approach US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange from the southwest. The most reliable corridor is local streets (1.8 miles of easy driving). Free-flow drive time is near 4 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 7. Park-and-ride capacity at US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
North Oaks to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
Driving from North Oaks to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange means heading east, roughly 2.1 miles along local streets. Most drivers use local streets. Off-peak, the drive runs around 5 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 8. Park-and-ride capacity at US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
Orchard Hills-Maplewood to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
From Orchard Hills-Maplewood, US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange sits to the northeast. The usual route runs along local streets (2.3 miles of easy driving). Expect roughly 6-9 minutes depending on traffic. US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange 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.
Ann Arbor Hills to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
Ann Arbor Hills residents heading to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange track east, about 2.6 miles in total. Budget 6 minutes off-peak, up to 10 at 8 AM. Google Maps almost always suggests Washtenaw Avenue. US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange 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.
Northside to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
From Northside, US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange sits to the east. The usual route runs along Washtenaw Avenue (3.0 miles across town). Expect roughly 6-9 minutes depending on traffic. Park-and-ride capacity at US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays; early arrivals get the easy drive.
Old Fourth Ward to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
Driving from Old Fourth Ward to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange means heading northeast, a 3.2-mile drive. Most drivers use Plymouth Road and Earhart. Off-peak, the drive runs around 6 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 10. US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange 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.
Burns Park to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
Driving from Burns Park to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange means heading northeast, about 3.2 miles in total. Off-peak, the drive runs around 6 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 10. Most drivers use Plymouth Road and Earhart. US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange 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.
Kerrytown to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
Kerrytown residents heading to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange track northeast, about 3.4 miles in total. Budget 7 minutes off-peak, up to 10 at 8 AM. Google Maps almost always suggests Plymouth Road and Earhart. US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange 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.
Lower Burns Park to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
Driving from Lower Burns Park to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange means heading northeast, about 3.5 miles in total. Off-peak, the drive runs around 7 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 11. Most drivers use Plymouth Road and Earhart. US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange 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.
Allen Creek to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
Allen Creek residents heading to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange track northeast. Google Maps almost always suggests Plymouth Road and Earhart (3.7 miles across town). Budget 7 minutes off-peak, up to 11 at 8 AM. US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange 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.
Water Hill to US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange
From Water Hill, US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange sits to the east, a 3.7-mile drive. The usual route runs along Washtenaw Avenue. Expect roughly 7-12 minutes depending on traffic. US-23 & Plymouth Rd Interchange 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.