Live listings, route analysis, and neighborhood breakdown for homes within a 30-minute drive of Washtenaw Community College.
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1.9 miles northeast · 5-7 minute drive
South Ann Arbor subdivision of 1970s colonials and ranches near US-23 and St. Joseph Mercy, convenient for east-side hospital commuters.
1.9 miles southeast · 5-7 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.
2.1 miles southeast · 5-8 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.
2.4 miles southeast · 6-9 minute drive
Paired east-side neighborhoods of 1960s colonials and ranches between Huron Parkway and Washtenaw, anchored by Clague Park and Huron High.
2.7 miles northeast · 7-10 minute drive
Pittsfield Township townhome and condo community built in the 2000s off Ellsworth, a common landing spot for relocating hospital staff.
2.7 miles west · 7-10 minute drive
Neighborhood north of Eastern Michigan University with 1920s bungalows and foursquares, heavy mix of owner-occupants and student rentals.
2.8 miles east · 7-11 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.
2.9 miles northeast · 7-11 minute drive
South Ann Arbor subdivision of 1990s colonials with community pool, popular with young families for the short hop to Briarwood and I-94.
2.9 miles northeast · 7-11 minute drive
Southeast neighborhood off Packard with 1960s ranches and modest colonials, anchored by Bryant Community Center and Pittsfield Elementary.
2.9 miles northeast · 7-11 minute drive
1940s co-op community of brick row homes south of Stadium, one of the most affordable ownership options inside city limits.
3.0 miles northwest · 7-11 minute drive
Older Ypsilanti neighborhood of Victorians and worker cottages west of downtown, steadily gentrifying with artists and Ann Arbor commuters.
3.0 miles east · 7-11 minute drive
Southern stretch of Burns Park with smaller 1940s bungalows and ranches, close to Buhr Park, the ice arena, and Packard commercial strip.
3.0 miles northeast · 6-9 minute drive
Southeast corridor along Stone School Road with 1970s colonials, townhome pockets, and proximity to Pittsfield Park and I-94.
3.2 miles northeast · 6-10 minute drive
2000s Pittsfield Township subdivision of mid-sized colonials on quiet cul-de-sacs, convenient to US-23 and the Saline-Ann Arbor corridor.
3.2 miles northwest · 6-10 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.
3.4 miles east · 7-11 minute drive
Dense rental and starter-home corridor where Packard meets Stadium, mixing 1920s bungalows, student houses, and walkups near Pioneer High.
3.4 miles northeast · 7-11 minute drive
Pittsfield Township subdivision of 1980s colonials and ranches on curving streets, feeding Ann Arbor schools and close to State Street commercial.
3.5 miles east · 7-11 minute drive
South-central neighborhood around Pattengill Elementary with postwar ranches and Cape Cods, quiet streets, and quick I-94 access for commuters.
Commute quality is a function of three things: distance, direction, and the road you end up on. Here is how each qualifying neighborhood approaches Washtenaw Community College and what the drive tends to feel like.
Commuters in Georgetown approach Washtenaw Community College from the southwest, roughly 1.9 miles along local streets. The most reliable corridor is local streets. Free-flow drive time is near 5 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 7. The AAATA bus network into Washtenaw Community College runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Huron Hills residents heading to Washtenaw Community College track southeast, a short 1.9-mile drive. Budget 5 minutes off-peak, up to 7 at 8 AM. Google Maps almost always suggests local streets. The AAATA bus network into Washtenaw Community College runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
From Glacier Highlands, Washtenaw Community College sits to the southeast. The usual route runs along local streets (2.1 miles of easy driving). Expect roughly 5-8 minutes depending on traffic. Class-change windows (every 50 minutes, 9 AM to 4 PM) slow the streets immediately around Washtenaw Community College; the approach itself is fine, the last block is the pinch.
Washtenaw Community College lies southeast of Orchard Hills-Maplewood, a short 2.4-mile drive. Plan on 6 to 9 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. Locals default to local streets. The AAATA bus network into Washtenaw Community College runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Washtenaw Community College lies northeast of Bella Vista, a 2.7-mile drive. Locals default to Plymouth Road and Earhart. Plan on 7 to 10 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. Faculty and staff at Washtenaw Community College heavily favor permit lots on the edge of campus plus a ten-minute walk. The true "commute" time often includes that final stroll.
Commuters in Ypsilanti College Heights approach Washtenaw Community College from the east. The most reliable corridor is Jackson Road (2.7 miles across town). Free-flow drive time is near 7 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 10. Class-change windows (every 50 minutes, 9 AM to 4 PM) slow the streets immediately around Washtenaw Community College; the approach itself is fine, the last block is the pinch.
Commuters in Burns Park approach Washtenaw Community College from the west, a 2.8-mile drive. The most reliable corridor is Washtenaw Avenue. Free-flow drive time is near 7 minutes; typical weekday mornings run 11. The AAATA bus network into Washtenaw Community College runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Darlington residents heading to Washtenaw Community College track northeast, about 2.9 miles in total. Budget 7 minutes off-peak, up to 11 at 8 AM. Google Maps almost always suggests Plymouth Road and Earhart. Class-change windows (every 50 minutes, 9 AM to 4 PM) slow the streets immediately around Washtenaw Community College; the approach itself is fine, the last block is the pinch.
Driving from Bryant to Washtenaw Community College means heading northeast, a 2.9-mile drive. Most drivers use Plymouth Road and Earhart. Off-peak, the drive runs around 7 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 11. Class-change windows (every 50 minutes, 9 AM to 4 PM) slow the streets immediately around Washtenaw Community College; the approach itself is fine, the last block is the pinch.
Washtenaw Community College lies northeast of Pittsfield Village. Locals default to Plymouth Road and Earhart (2.9 miles across town). Plan on 7 to 11 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. The AAATA bus network into Washtenaw Community College runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Washtenaw Community College lies northwest of Ypsilanti West Side, a 3.0-mile drive. Locals default to Miller Road and Dexter Ave. Plan on 7 to 11 minutes door-to-door, with the high end during morning rush. The AAATA bus network into Washtenaw Community College runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Driving from Lower Burns Park to Washtenaw Community College means heading east, about 3.0 miles in total. Off-peak, the drive runs around 7 minutes; rush hour pushes it to 11. Most drivers use Washtenaw Avenue. The AAATA bus network into Washtenaw Community College runs reliably from this direction; many employees skip the car entirely on class days.
Washtenaw Community College employs thousands across instruction, research, and support staff. The housing question for Washtenaw Community College hires breaks down fast: how far are you willing to drive, and how much does walking or biking factor into your week?
Georgetown sits roughly 1.9 miles northeast of Washtenaw Community College, Huron Hills sits roughly 1.9 miles southeast of Washtenaw Community College, Glacier Highlands sits roughly 2.1 miles southeast of Washtenaw Community College. For slightly more space and lower per-foot pricing, Burns Park runs about 2.8 miles away with a still-manageable commute. Buyers willing to trade a few extra minutes often land in Stone School (roughly 3.0 miles), where inventory and prices open up meaningfully.
Football Saturdays and M-14 weekend closures are the two traffic events that ruin otherwise-reliable commutes around Washtenaw Community College. Build them into your decision: which neighborhoods still work, and which become unreachable, on a gameday. Class-change windows (the top of every hour from 9 to 4) slow the immediate blocks around Washtenaw Community College but rarely affect anything more than a quarter-mile out.
Staff and administrative buyers at Washtenaw Community College anchor the largest share of the market, typically looking in the $300K-$500K range. Faculty with dual incomes stretch higher, and students lean toward rental condos or roommate houses. Every segment overlaps on one priority: predictable drive time.
Condo inventory within walking or biking distance of Washtenaw Community College turns fastest, often with multiple offers inside a week. Single-family homes in the same band move a bit slower but still ahead of the county average, with best-in-class listings drawing escalation clauses.
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Within a 30-minute driving ring of Washtenaw Community College, 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 Washtenaw Community College follows predictable patterns tied to class-change windows (the top of each hour from 9 AM to 4 PM) and home football Saturdays. 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 Washtenaw Community College 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 Washtenaw Community College 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 Washtenaw Community College.
The average weekday drive time into Washtenaw Community College 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.
Washtenaw Community College 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.