You just "reasoned" away your first commute. A thought, on a day off make the ride, both ways and see what your time frame is, as a base point for reference. Traffic may be heavier, or lighter, depending on the day and time but you'll have an idea of what it is like to do the commute and will have made the complete ride and now know its doable. Just my 2¢ worth, do what best suits you, Jinx. I am pretty sure making the distance won't be a problem for you, at all.
Bill
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