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rnr07's avatar
rnr07
Explorer
Oct 11, 2013

Savannah to Panama city beach- which road is best?

My Question is - is it better to go down to I 10 or take the other way thru GA, the GOOG says from I 95 take GA 82 to GA 84 to Valdosta.

We normally take I-10 and stop in Lake city to visit family but this year we are trying to possibly get right to Panama City Beach from Skidaway Island.

Not looking for the scenic route- Just want to get to the beach and away from the rain here in maryland!!

We'll be making the drive on a tuesday.

Wondering if the roads are more than 1 or 2 lane, speed limits, lights??

Not sure if it will save us time, 1st option is 414 miles, 2nd is 374.

Thanks as always for any help...
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  • BillMFl's avatar
    BillMFl
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    Passin Thru wrote:
    I10 will beat your kidneys out anyway.


    Actually it is very smooth from Jax to I75. Just drove it last week. It is rough from New O to Texas.
  • BillMFl's avatar
    BillMFl
    Explorer
    Oct 13, 2013
    Not much scenery in South Georgia. I take the back roads when I have lots of time and want to avoid the Interstates. But all you will see is pine trees, cotton fields and onion fields if you get close to Vidalia. If you want a fast trip 95 to 10 is easy. Taking the back roads is cool and nostalgic passing thru older small towns where life looks like the "good old days". Don't be surprised if you encounter logging trucks and Ag equipment along the way.
  • rnr07's avatar
    rnr07
    Explorer
    Oct 12, 2013
    Thanks for the suggestion about going to rt 319...that looks like a nice direct route.
  • robsouth's avatar
    robsouth
    Explorer II
    Oct 12, 2013
    I would go 82 to Waycross, 84 to Valdosta and then to Thomasville, then 319 S. to 98 and follow 98 to PC. A lot of it is 4 lane, some two lane, but good road. I-10 is a long and very boring ride with little or nothing to see.JMHO.

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