Marlborough to Plymouth Commute..Impossible? (Boston, Sharon: live, gas, reverse commute)

[hken]

Hi, I think I know the answer but wanted to ask anyways.

I just moved to Marlborough for my spouses job (we are from Chicago) and I have been job hunting. I got a lead on something in Plymouth but I looked on the map and this is 60 miles away. Normally I would think this is impossible, but an old friend I know commutes from Sharon to Rhode Island (50miles) and he says it's doable because it's reverse commute. I'm used to 1+ hour commutes but I think this distance is pushing it. Thoughts from the locals? Any help appreciated.

[brightdoglover]

I'd consider it for a great perfect job, but it's not all 60 mph for an hour. There is just too much traffic during normal business hours, even with a reverse commute, it can get messy, and remember bad weather, too.
Maybe live somewhere in between the two towns? Best wishes on your job hunt.

[wheelz]

I've done it off and on for about 4 years, not Marlboro, but a little further North. It's doable, but four hundred and ninety fifth street is a boring road imo. I cut across rt 44 and I absolutely hate the road. All in all, it is definitely doable.

[SteveJunior]

I commuted from Plymouth to Westboro (right near Marlboro) and I agree with wheelz it's doable but lengthy.
495 is usually not nearly as bad other routes in the Boston area during rush hour. Plymouth is a nice area and worth it if you don't mind spending the gas and mileage on your car.