How the hell do I get through Atlanta?

My5ABaby · 05-19-2011, 10:37 AM

I'm leaving from Murfreesboro (near Nashville) and going to Savannah on Memorial Day weekend. My plan was to leave around 3 est. which would put me in Atlanta around 6 or 630 est. Considering it would be on a Friday, would this put me in a traffic jam?

Google Maps has me going through Atlanta on 75 the whole way, but it looks like I could go around on 285 on the east side of Atlanta and it wouldn't be much farther.

I can always alter my schedule some or stop early/late for food.

Suggestions?

lt1_fd3s · 05-19-2011, 10:46 AM

change travel plans so you pass through around 4-5 AM on a Sunday...

rdgt99 · 05-19-2011, 12:17 PM

Rush hour tends to start @ 2pm on Fridays and I would avoid taking I285 during that time.

jfaplanet · 05-19-2011, 12:26 PM

Go to Birmingham and then Panama cut across I10 then back up I75 to Savannah. Not much farther and probably get there in the same amount of time. Or don't go at all.

My5ABaby · 05-19-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rdgt99

Rush hour tends to start @ 2pm on Fridays and I would avoid taking I285 during that time.

What time does it end? Or at least get thin out enough to average... 50mph?

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Originally Posted by lt1_fd3s

change travel plans so you pass through around 4-5 AM on a Sunday...

Thanks for the terrific advice.

My5ABaby · 05-19-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jfaplanet

Go to Birmingham and then Panama cut across I10 then back up I75 to Savannah. Not much farther and probably get there in the same amount of time. Or don't go at all.

rx7 vinnie · 05-19-2011, 02:00 PM

Don't get lost in Atlanta..... It's been called the "black man's San Fransico" they would love some new booty. Lol

My5ABaby · 05-19-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rx7 vinnie

Don't get lost in Atlanta..... It's been called the "black man's San Fransico" they would love some new booty. Lol

I've been told mine is cute...

rx7 vinnie · 05-19-2011, 02:22 PM

^^^^pics or it's not true.

ROTORX7Holly · 05-19-2011, 02:39 PM

I agree with rdtg99. You should avoid I-285 East at all cost on a Friday afternoon, especially on a holiday weekend. I-75 all the way to I-16 is the most direct way. What a boring drive across I-16. I hope you have a great time at your destination.

The other option is to visit me at work and get the Downing/Atlanta shop tour. I work until 6PM. We could have dinner nearby, then you could be on your way in lighter traffic. However, you would get a taste of what I-285 East is like for a short distance. Let me know if would like to make the time to stop in your weekend plans, then I can get you details.

FerociousP · 05-19-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ROTORX7Holly

I agree with rdtg99. You should avoid I-285 East at all cost on a Friday afternoon, especially on a holiday weekend. I-75 all the way to I-16 is the most direct way. What a boring drive across I-16. I hope you have a great time at your destination.

The other option is to visit me at work and get the Downing/Atlanta shop tour. I work until 6PM. We could have dinner nearby, then you could be on your way in lighter traffic. However, you would get a taste of what I-285 East is like for a short distance. Let me know if would like to make the time to stop in your weekend plans, then I can get you details.

Sounds like a date!

My5ABaby · 05-19-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ROTORX7Holly

I agree with rdtg99. You should avoid I-285 East at all cost on a Friday afternoon, especially on a holiday weekend. I-75 all the way to I-16 is the most direct way. What a boring drive across I-16. I hope you have a great time at your destination.

Gotcha. So in the case of Atlanta, in and out and straight down the middle is the best option. No foreplay on the beltway... shame...

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Originally Posted by ROTORX7Holly

The other option is to visit me at work and get the Downing/Atlanta shop tour. I work until 6PM. We could have dinner nearby, then you could be on your way in lighter traffic. However, you would get a taste of what I-285 East is like for a short distance. Let me know if would like to make the time to stop in your weekend plans, then I can get you details.

I'm planning on coming back Tuesday and would have a ton of time if that works Holly? I'm not even sure I'd get to Atlanta before 6. Leaving at 3 and getting there at 6 is really pushing it and I tend to be slow leaving because I'm one of those last minute planners/packers. You and dinner would be awesome, with the shop as a nice bonus.

I'll have to warn my lady friend that's coming with me that you and I have a "special" friendship.

ROTORX7Holly · 05-19-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by My5ABaby

Gotcha. So in the case of Atlanta, in and out and straight down the middle is the best option. No foreplay on the beltway... shame...

LOL that's one way to put it.

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Originally Posted by My5ABaby

I'm planning on coming back Tuesday and would have a ton of time if that works Holly? I'm not even sure I'd get to Atlanta before 6. Leaving at 3 and getting there at 6 is really pushing it and I tend to be slow leaving because I'm one of those last minute planners/packers. You and dinner would be awesome, with the shop as a nice bonus.

I'll have to warn my lady friend that's coming with me that you and I have a "special" friendship.

I would have thought you would have told her about us by now anyway.

Anyway, Tuesday after the holiday will work too, and whomever is along with you. PM me your cell number and I'll send mine.

Paul, I was just giving Rob options.

JustJeff · 05-19-2011, 08:53 PM

I was in Atlanta two times to buy the vert that ended up being turbo swapped. I don't have much advice on how to get through Atlanta but I can tell you this. You have to find a road in Atlanta. Beaver Ruin Road. Best road name ever and for all time.

ROTORX7Holly · 05-19-2011, 10:16 PM

I pass it every day driving on I-85, its 1 exit south of Pleasant Hill.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...63601&t=h&z=14

05-19-2011, 10:37 AM	#1
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 19	How the hell do I get through Atlanta? I'm leaving from Murfreesboro (near Nashville) and going to Savannah on Memorial Day weekend. My plan was to leave around 3 est. which would put me in Atlanta around 6 or 630 est. Considering it would be on a Friday, would this put me in a traffic jam? Google Maps has me going through Atlanta on 75 the whole way, but it looks like I could go around on 285 on the east side of Atlanta and it wouldn't be much farther. I can always alter my schedule some or stop early/late for food. Suggestions? __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

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rdgt99 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ATL iTrader: (0) Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Rush hour tends to start @ 2pm on Fridays and I would avoid taking I285 during that time. __________________ Rodney

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jfaplanet Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Smyrna, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 134 Rep Power: 17	Suggestion Go to Birmingham and then Panama cut across I10 then back up I75 to Savannah. Not much farther and probably get there in the same amount of time. Or don't go at all.

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rx7 vinnie I SEE DEAD PEOPLE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nashville, tn (antioch) iTrader: (0) Posts: 743 Rep Power: 17	Don't get lost in Atlanta..... It's been called the "black man's San Fransico" they would love some new booty. Lol __________________ VIN-AUTO Rotary list of Fails below: 86 mazda rx7 csp 61 N/A= because RACECAR 87 mazda rx7 t2 with 13b-re cosmo GT42= FKN RUNS!!! 03 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Vert 06 dodge ram 2500 Megacab turbo Cummins=puller 16 MB ML350

05-19-2011, 02:22 PM	#9
rx7 vinnie I SEE DEAD PEOPLE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nashville, tn (antioch) iTrader: (0) Posts: 743 Rep Power: 17	^^^^pics or it's not true. __________________ VIN-AUTO Rotary list of Fails below: 86 mazda rx7 csp 61 N/A= because RACECAR 87 mazda rx7 t2 with 13b-re cosmo GT42= FKN RUNS!!! 03 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Vert 06 dodge ram 2500 Megacab turbo Cummins=puller 16 MB ML350

05-19-2011, 02:39 PM	#10
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 364 Rep Power: 17	I agree with rdtg99. You should avoid I-285 East at all cost on a Friday afternoon, especially on a holiday weekend. I-75 all the way to I-16 is the most direct way. What a boring drive across I-16. I hope you have a great time at your destination. The other option is to visit me at work and get the Downing/Atlanta shop tour. I work until 6PM. We could have dinner nearby, then you could be on your way in lighter traffic. However, you would get a taste of what I-285 East is like for a short distance. Let me know if would like to make the time to stop in your weekend plans, then I can get you details. __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.

05-19-2011, 10:16 PM	#15
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 364 Rep Power: 17	I pass it every day driving on I-85, its 1 exit south of Pleasant Hill. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...63601&t=h&z=14 __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.