Maitland Commute to Sand Lake Rd - How Bad??? (Orlando: home, purchasing)

[gtjavi]

I really enjoy the Maitland/Winter Park area and am considering purchasing a home in the area in the future. I work down on Sand Lake Rd. I am wondering, what kind of commute am I looking at? How bad is it on a daily basis?

Anyone think that the SunRail in the future may actually be a viable alternative to the commute in the future?

I would appreciate any insight, especially from those that make this trek or similar on a daily basis.

Thanks!

[sean1the1]

I am not going to say that it is not bad, But it isn't the worst. If you are relying on I-4 then most likely you would end up being stuck in traffic every single day. Mostly because the bad congestion starts in Maitland and ends around Conroy. I truly believe it is bearable though, unless there is complete gridlock. Like this morning Traffic was bad pretty much everywhere! Good Luck!

[Standard Staples]

I wouldn't worry too much about it, although it depends on your tolerance for spending time on the road and in traffic. I'd recommend trying out the drive in both directions before and after work a few times. If it feels reasonable, then your problem is solved.

That being said, if you really love that area, and that's where you'd prefer to live/play, I wouldn't let the commute stop you.

If the SunRail works out and truly eases congestion, that's great. But I wouldn't put much stock in it, yet.

[Crane's Rooster]

Well you have 2 options, I-4 all the way down to Sandlake or you can take the Maitland Blvd. extension to 429 to the Turnpike than back onto I4 avoiding everything from Maitland to Conroy. It's toll roads but might be worth the time savings. Depending on where on Sand Lake your job will be Sunrail could be very good for you. There is a station right in Maitland with parking available than there's a station right at Sandlake and Orange Ave. If your work is nearby or if they will provide transportation from the station it could work out really well for you. There are also about a million different ways you can get from Maitland/Winter Park to Sand Lake on various back road routes.

[chopchop0]

OP, it's not going to be great, especially on a friday afternoon when there are accidents and people trying to get in and out of town.

Why not consider living in Dr Phillips? I can tell you when I had to commute between Altamonte Springs and DP (off sand lake Rd), my commute would be anywhere from 25 mins in the early morning to a solid hour when on a friday afternoon. If you don't mind the potential of a long commute, and the unpredictable nature of it, then that's fine

Originally Posted by Crane's Rooster

Well you have 2 options, I-4 all the way down to Sandlake or you can take the Maitland Blvd. extension to 429 to the Turnpike than back onto I4 avoiding everything from Maitland to Conroy.

Conroy to sand lake and sand lake through the attractions can be hairy at times, but more so in the afternoon. The OP would be going in the opposite direction, which is likely the same if not worse in traffic.

[idr591]

I wouldn't do it (and this is coming from someone who commutes from downtown Orlando to Daytona Beach). Commuting in stop and go traffic is absolutely the worst. Sunrail may be an option.

[Standard Staples]

Originally Posted by chopchop0

OP, it's not going to be great, especially on a friday afternoon when there are accidents and people trying to get in and out of town.

Why not consider living in Dr Phillips? I can tell you when I had to commute between Altamonte Springs and DP (off sand lake Rd), my commute would be anywhere from 25 mins in the early morning to a solid hour when on a friday afternoon. If you don't mind the potential of a long commute, and the unpredictable nature of it, then that's fine



Conroy to sand lake and sand lake through the attractions can be hairy at times, but more so in the afternoon. The OP would be going in the opposite direction, which is likely the same if not worse in traffic.

Agreed. Going through the Universal attractions can be quite Harry at times...

[adamosgp]

It'll be a terrible commute for you if you're depending on going I-4 West in the morning and then I-4 East in the late afternoon. Double whammy. If you love the area you want to live in though, and you're a patient person, go for it.

SunRail may help you when it's built. But putting that option to the side, just know you're going to be stuck in bad traffic every work day and even on the weekends at times too.