Need advice getting through Atlanta
We just found out this am we have to be in North Georgia tonight for family issue. We are leaving Pensacola Fl at noon and headed for Hiawassee which put us in Atlanta around rush hour. I have heard h...
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Okay from a LOCAL ~~~
First some of the above is incorrect:
"The bypasses are just as busy and longer. I stay on 75 and go through Atlanta." Incorrect
Just is timing and direction you are traveling.
"Ok I am not a local but when we went through there WERE no alternate routes (except the bypass around by the airport) both are busy, the Long Haul guys tend to take the bypass route more.."
Long Haul or Semi’s are not legally allowed to travel inside perimeter (unless delivering), so YES 285 will have a lot of Semi-Trucks (which you may find pro-semi drivers better at understanding how to drive a big-rig & respect for you towing).
To original poster, seeing you are heading to Hiawasse,
you need to get to I-85 on the North side up to I-985, leading you up into North GA.
If you getting into ATL area, this evening --->
TAKE 675 (following signs that say to Greenville, SC), 675 to 285(Perimeter Highway), to I-85 north.
675 and 285 –The bulk of the traffic will be going to other way (commuters heading out to the BURBS).
Now once up to I-85 on the topside, this will be conjested, but you will be outside of Atl downtown. Merge in and relax, best as possible.
Once up to I985, will be clear sailing, and up into North GA, enjoy!
Later,
Markiemark
First some of the above is incorrect:
"The bypasses are just as busy and longer. I stay on 75 and go through Atlanta." Incorrect
Just is timing and direction you are traveling.
"Ok I am not a local but when we went through there WERE no alternate routes (except the bypass around by the airport) both are busy, the Long Haul guys tend to take the bypass route more.."
Long Haul or Semi’s are not legally allowed to travel inside perimeter (unless delivering), so YES 285 will have a lot of Semi-Trucks (which you may find pro-semi drivers better at understanding how to drive a big-rig & respect for you towing).
To original poster, seeing you are heading to Hiawasse,
you need to get to I-85 on the North side up to I-985, leading you up into North GA.
If you getting into ATL area, this evening --->
TAKE 675 (following signs that say to Greenville, SC), 675 to 285(Perimeter Highway), to I-85 north.
675 and 285 –The bulk of the traffic will be going to other way (commuters heading out to the BURBS).
Now once up to I-85 on the topside, this will be conjested, but you will be outside of Atl downtown. Merge in and relax, best as possible.
Once up to I985, will be clear sailing, and up into North GA, enjoy!
Later,
Markiemark
