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Driving to Athens
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:02 am
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:02 am
Once you hit Atlanta, is it better to go through the city on 85 and then out to Athens on Hwy 29, or should we bypass ATL on 285, then out to Athens on Hwy. 78??
Google Maps shows a 5 minute difference, just wondering if it would be quicker to go around ATL and then backroads into Athens.
We will be passing through ATL around 9 am on Saturday.
TIA
Google Maps shows a 5 minute difference, just wondering if it would be quicker to go around ATL and then backroads into Athens.
We will be passing through ATL around 9 am on Saturday.
TIA
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Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:05 am to slinger1317
You should be fine on a Sat going 85 through ATL.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:05 am to slinger1317
Don't know about that, but Alabama state troopers have become a lot more aggressive than in year's past. If you are angling in from North La through Miss and come towards Birmingham in particular, keep it at 75 or under,especially on I-459 around town up to I-20.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:08 am to Hacker
Thanks, looking forward to the trip!
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:09 am to I-59 Tiger
What are the Speed Limits on the Interstates in the Deep South?
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:10 am to I-59 Tiger
And watch out for the Troopers on the East side of Birmingham. There are usually hanging out between exits 140 and 168 towards Talladega on I-20 East
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:14 am to LSUTiger205
The police have been out in force as well in Atlanta. Be careful as they are just itching to ticket the Tigers?
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:16 am to Tiger Lover
I was in Atlanta two weeks ago and there was a massive speed trap on the East side of Cummings GA, around exit 37.
There was a trooper standing on an overpass with the radar gun and about 20 sheriffs and troopers on the other side of the hill.
There was a trooper standing on an overpass with the radar gun and about 20 sheriffs and troopers on the other side of the hill.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:16 am to Tiger Lover
Coming from LA....take I-85 through the heart of Atlanta and stay on I-85 towards South Carolina outside the perimeter (I-285), then take Hwy 316 straight into Athens....stay off Hwy 78 and other back roads....2 lane speed traps.
Everyone takes 316 off I-85 to get to Athens, simplest, fastest route.
Everyone takes 316 off I-85 to get to Athens, simplest, fastest route.
This post was edited on 10/1/09 at 8:18 am
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:19 am to AtlBrett
I would take the 285 around atlanta. you never know when you might hit traffic in atlanta and could back quick.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:31 am to AtlBrett
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Coming from LA....take I-85 through the heart of Atlanta and stay on I-85 towards South Carolina outside the perimeter (I-285), then take Hwy 316 straight into Athens....stay off Hwy 78 and other back roads....2 lane speed traps.
Everyone takes 316 off I-85 to get to Athens, simplest, fastest route.
I would do this too.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:40 am to swampdawg
agreed. Take I-85 North to 316. I live here and you always risk a back-up at anytime on that side of 285 towards 78 (reason is lots of trucks take it). I just checked for you and there is no construction scheduled for I-85 north thru town so you should be all good. I would however check again on friday on georgianavigator.com and just be sure. Also, on a saturday morning you should have smooth sailing right thru town. See you up there!
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:43 am to slinger1317
also watch out for speed traps on I-85 just inside 285 (assuming you go that route). DeKalb County police are out in force. yesterday, my colleague was pulled over for doing 73 in a 65. The cops had a row of patrol units lined up and one guy radaring. had like 10 cars pulled over. I could see them being out on Sat.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:45 am to Steve o4LSU
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I would take the 285 around atlanta. you never know when you might hit traffic in atlanta and could back quick.
this is generally untrue. 285 carries as much a gridlock risk as 85, generally. However, on weekends it's all about construction (or big rig explosions or "undocumented workers'" windowless van breakdowns), so see post re that.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:46 am to TigerNate09
Thanks for the help fellas, looks like I've got my route mapped out...Getting pumped just thinking about it!!
Is it Saturday yet???
Is it Saturday yet???
Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:00 am to slinger1317
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Is it Saturday yet???
Soon enough my friend...soon enough...
Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:04 am to slinger1317
i just moved from atlanta. on sat. am, go straight thru the city. it's closer and almost no 18 wheelers (it's illegal for 18 wheelers to go thru the city). i say this will save you more than 5 mins.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:15 am to LSU GrandDad
Take care at the Georgia border too...I haven't been to Georgia once without getting a freakin ticket...there are alot of speed traps...
Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:43 am to slinger1317
You should be fine on 85, but when in ATL, always use 285 over 75 or 85 when you can.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:47 am to slinger1317
85 to 316/29 is the preferred route. I hardly ever see cops on the interstates in ATL. 316, however, is usually patrolled heavily, including a spot where the SL drops to 55.
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