I will be traveling from Charlotte NC to Pensacola Fl. Next week. The primary route (I-85) goes thru Altanta Ga. Other than the beltway around Atlanta, is there any way to avoid the Atlanta traffic?
Since you need to stay on I-85, you really have no options. I would take I-285 westbound and reconnect with I-85 South of Atlanta. To avoid Atlanta traffic, avoid 6 to 10 AM and 3 to 7 PM.