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amydive2
Explorer
Jul 28, 2017

Gatlinburg to Sarasota

We are new to RVing, this year we have taken several small trips 500 miles and less. Planning a trip from Illinois to Gatlinburg Tn and then on down to Sarasota, FL. We have a 37 foot fifth wheel towed with a f350. Not sure of the best route to take from Gatlinburg to 75 South. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Not to crazy about driving thru Atlanta.
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  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Jul 28, 2017
    441 to 411 to 68 getting on I-75 at Sweetwater. Leaving before 9AM will let you go straight through Atlanta on 75 without any problems. Stay out of the R two lanes in Atlanta as there are several places where they become exits without much warning... starting and ending at I-285 bypass.
  • bgum's avatar
    bgum
    Explorer
    Jul 28, 2017
    Avoid Atlanta even if have to go out of your way.
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Jul 28, 2017
    In 15+ years of going straight through Atlanta several times a year in a MH only once did I have stop and go traffic because of an accident. No, you do not try it during rush hour and if you are willing to put the pedal to the metal I use the HOV lane.
  • rv2go's avatar
    rv2go
    Explorer II
    Jul 29, 2017
    Well, to avoid Chattanooga, I would take beautiful US411 from Maryville, TN all the way to I-75.
    No matter the time of day, I drive straight thru Atlanta. Just stay out of the right most lane. Sometimes it has to exit.
  • Twain's avatar
    Twain
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    441 to Macon and then I-75 south which gets packed in Florida. Its moves to Tampa unless there is accident. try to plan Tampa outside of rush hour. I cruise at 60 with our 37 ft 5th.

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