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Anyone here live in Westminster?

lacey321lacey321
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Hi ladies,

DH and I currently live in Mt. Washington/Pikesville and are searching for a new home.  We are thinking about the possibility of Westminster as it seems we can get more for our money and we would be in Carol County school district for DS.  

For those who live there, do any of you commute to Baltimore?  I work in the Inner Harbor and DH works in the city too.  We are afraid the commute will be too far, especially since our current commute is only about 20-30 mins.

Thanks! 

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  • autumnmicheleautumnmichele member
    How about Hampstead?  It's about 10 mins from Westminster and you can get to 83 in about 15 mins so the commute to the city wouldn't be terrible.
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  • 2PuppiesHon2PuppiesHon member

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    How about Hampstead?  It's about 10 mins from Westminster and you can get to 83 in about 15 mins so the commute to the city wouldn't be terrible.

     

    This.  I did the reverse commute from Canton to Westminster for about 14 months and it does start to wear on you (and that was going against traffic).  I didn't really realize how much of my day I was missing until I stopped doing it and had tons more free time!

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  • MDdairybabyMDdairybaby
    I don't do that commute, but I commute from Finksburg to outside DC every day.  The Owings Mills Metro is only about 10 minutes from Finksburg and then 25 min on the train to the inner harbor.  Parking is free at that metro station.
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  • AMW054AMW054
    I am in Reisterstown, which is about 10-15 miles closer to the Baltimore area than Westminster. I drive to Columbia for work Monday through Friday. If I leave my house at 6:30 I will get to work by 7:15 - that's with going 795 to 695 to 295, 32 miles one way. The commute isn't as bad as the amount of money I spend on gas. I don't think it's that big of a deal if you have a car that's fuel efficient, especially wiht your reasoning for moving. Good luck!
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  • Cali1012Cali1012 member
    I live 20 minutes north of Westminster and I recently changed jobs because the commute to Baltimore County was horrible (opposite direction of the city, but still took a very long time). I would recommend getting as close to Baltimore City as you can to limit your commuting time. If you choose Westminster, find a house that is close to 795 (not 15 minutes or more away).
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  • weezie825weezie825 member

    I grew up in Westminster and Hampstead and DH lived in Westmister before we moved in together.  I am not going to lie 140 can be a total disaster in the morning.  If there are any problems at all traffic grinds to a hault because there really are not any alternate routes to 795.  I agree with the previous posters that Finksburg (closer to 795 along rt 140) or Hampstead (commuting via 83) would be better options to reduce your commuting time. 

     

    You could also try to look in Upperco which is along the Carroll County/Baltimore County line.  Depending on which side of the line you are on it would be either North Carroll High School (Hampstead Elementary or Spring Garden would be the elementary schools) or Hereford High School (5th District, 7th District or Pretty Boy are the elementary schools). 

     

    Good Luck!

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  • dixee.deluxedixee.deluxe

    I'm in Westminster.  I work in Woodlawn.  My commute is at the very least with no traffic 40 minutes (leaving the house at 5:15am).  Most days it's at least an hour.

    It'll be worse once they start the construction on the bridge on 140.

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  • RobinR91RobinR91 member

    Hi! We used to live there but moved out a few years ago. Have you thought about the southern end of the county? Eldersburg/sykesville area? It's a sleeper community for Baltimore, but it's an easy drive to the city and the area/schools are great for kids. 

    Good luck, whatever you decide! 

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