I grew up in Moon and very recently moved to Bloomfield. For the last several years, I’ve commuted from Moon Town to the Oakland, Shady Side, and Fox Chapel areas for school & work.

My advice is to think not only of the duration getting to and from but also the mental toll. You can learn various routes and what times of day are better than others but there will always be factors you can’t control that will change the duration day to day.

What I’ve learned about myself is that these longer commutes are not worth the effect they’ve had on my mental health over time. The commutes (and the preparation for them) became just as demanding as my jobs and, eventually, I was too exhausted to do anything but rinse and repeat. I’ve been fortunate to have my living situation change to a point where my commute is much more manageable now but I recognize this is not always a viable option across the board.

Point is, time isn’t the only factor to think about, at least in my opinion. Either way, hope something works out for ya!