If you do get the 76, there is hope you can do PM turns. I’ve only been here a few years and holding them steady for a while now. I haven’t been away from home!!
as far as the drive, I know of some captains and FOs that do the drive daily for PM turns. But YMWV. Some like it some don’t, at least there are different choices for you. If you end up in ANC however, SOL. QOL sucks there if you commute.