I think 3 too, the school day is going to be long enough for a newbie without adding an extra 90 mins of travel in, and as you are not 100% sure where you will end up, it might work out that she may stay anyway? I'm not a big fan of wasting time in the car, but I'm a city slicker!! LOL
FWIW I went to 3 different primary schools (we moved a bit), I wasn't overly outgoing as a youngster, but made friends easily enough. Knowing your DD, I think she will make friends pretty easy too, so in the worst case scenario that she changes schools, she is likeable, nice and kind - she'll cope well. And teachers are usually very supportive in helping a new kids transition to a new environment.
We moved towns when I was in grade 2. Mum tells me how sad she felt for me with all the other kids knowing each other and me knowing no-one. But I don't remember it at all and certainly have no bad memories of it. It must have been far worse for mum! I believe children are very resilient and unless she had a specific problem with change just go to the local school now and make the decision re moving her when the time comes.
However be prepared that you also will have made friends and may not want to move!
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