I drove downtown from Plymouth for jury duty Thursday. It probably took me 25 minutes door to door, and that was taking an alternate route to avoid construction. As to the weather, the three months you like are the three my husband complains about! I like the seasons, and the summer temperatures are pleasant enough to actually stay outside!
I am still trying to determine the attractiveness of the area as, again, I do not share your love of season change (I'll bet serious money that your children leave, if they have the option as well)