Hallmark is located at the top of Ralston Ave and is one of the easier Belmont neighborhoods to start or end your daily commute.
Highway 92 and 280 are Only 2 Minutes Away
When you drive out of Belmont’s Hallmark neighborhood and turn left, you’ll reach the entrances to two of San Mateo County’s major freeways, Highway 280 and Highway 92. Highway 92 connects Highway 280 with Highway 101 and is also the same Highway that takes you across the San Mateo – Hayward Bridge.
Highway 280 is the Best Freeway for Commuting
Most people agree that Highway 280 is the best freeway to use for your daily commute. With considerably less traffic than 101, you could cut minutes off your commute. Whether you are headed north towards San Francisco, or South towards Palo Alto and San Jose, Highway 280 would be my choice. Even if your employer is located closer to Highway 101, I’d take my chances working my way down after making most of my trip on 280.
How Bad is Traffic in the Morning?
Though we have seen more congestion in the last 10 or so years, it doesn’t take more then 5 minutes to get on either freeway. If you leave before 8am or after 9am, traffic dies down even more. Sure beats the Ralston/Highway 101 grind in the morning. Plus, in the afternoon, there really isn’t any backup, especially when compared to Ralston Ave/Highway 101.
Hallmark’s Easy Access to Freeways Makes You Seem Closer to San Francisco and Palo Alto
Because there is such easy access to the major San Mateo County freeways, it seems like traveling to Palo Alto and San Francisco takes much less time than if you left from say the Sterling Downs Neighborhood of Belmont (which is closer to Highway 101). You can be in Palo Alto in 20 minutes and San Francisco in 25 minutes.
Commuting from Hallmark is a Breeze
Overall, commuting from Hallmark is a breeze when you consider your other options. The good news is, most of the land surrounding Belmont’s Hallmark neighborhood is a protected game preserve, so there will be virtually no growth and keep traffic to a tolerable level.
Considering a Move to Belmont’s Hallmark Neighborhood?
Let us help you find the right home for you. Being Hallmark residents for more than 20 years, we can help you find the best streets and let you in on the tips we’ve learned while living here. Call us at (650) 655-2500 or email us at info@LivingWellinSanMateo.com to schedule a no obligation consultation. In the meantime, check out our Buyer Representation Page to learn a little bit about how we work.
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Raymond Stoklosa, Chela Stoklosa and Rebecca Williamson are Realtors with The RayChel Realty Group specializing in Santa Clara and San Mateo Real Estate.
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