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03-19-2021, 11:43 AM #11
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I’m with Cannon07!
Since your staying in Perry, I would take I-75N. to I-285W. around to I-75N. to I-575N. until it turns into 515 Appalachian Hwy.. Nice wide roads, plenty of places to pull out and except for the time around Atl. easy on the eyes scenery. There is never a good time to take on that Atlanta drive at most 1 1/2 hrs. of the drive, sometime before 0500 and after 1000 for that approach to I-285W. is about as good as it gets. Going through downtown Atl. is not to bad a few curves that need to be respected but well marked for following I-75 North.2017 F-250 6.7 2019 273 MK
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03-19-2021, 11:43 AM #12
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Petersburg looks nice, thanks!
That might be an idea as I'd rather go up I95N anyway and then cut NW. Have you ever stayed at Big Hart Campground outside Augusta?
Thats right off that route and looks pretty good as well.
Also, coming in from that direction I won't be tempted to hop the mountain on GA-75, something I can guarantee
my wife will appreciate!
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03-19-2021, 12:28 PM #13
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If you are open to going up I-95 there is a good alternative. I-95 to I-16 W. I-16 to 441 at Dublin GA. 441 N to I-20. I-20 w to Hwy 11N at Social Circle.
From there you have lots of alternatives. We go to Monroe, Winder to Gainesville GA. From there you have lots of alternatives.
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03-19-2021, 05:59 PM #14
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The gets my vote too. Hard to say what time would be best. Maybe after 10:00 a.m. and before 3:00 p.m. on a weekday. On a weekend just check google maps for any congestion spots; maybe directly through ATL would work then. I've done it many times and different ways through/around depending on traffic.
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03-19-2021, 08:59 PM #15
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Unless you enjoy heavy traffic and congestion, avoid ATL at all costs.
I spent over three years traveling between woestern SC and south eastern TN every week. With no traffic backups and going thru ATL, it was juat about 3 1/2 hrs but always heavy traffic. With traffic backup it could be 5, 6 hrs, or more.
Just chose to go over the mountains and avoid ATL. Always about 4 hours, no stress, and much better scenery.
For over 30 years, there has always been road construction going near ATL.
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03-19-2021, 09:34 PM #16
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How can you say that when you don't even live here. I've lived here 61 years. It's all about timing. Don't go thru at rush hr. I've also set in a wreck at Greenville SC that cost me an 1 1/2. Even in rush hr I can get thru in 1 1/2 hrs. Still better that an extra 3hr going 100miles out of the way on 2 lanes with tons of red lights.
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03-20-2021, 08:01 AM #17
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N. GA Mountains
You’re used to it and choose to tolerate it. I am not and choose not to tolerate it. I choose to avoid the stress and see something different than mile after mile of interstate sameness.
The OP was looking for advice on getting to the North GA mountains. I gave him my advice. They can heed it or not.
I also avoid the Interstate going to Greenville. It’s not that hard getting to the North GA mountains AND bypass Atlanta. Not that hard to avoid Greenville’s heavy traffic routes either. My GPSs are all set to avoid highways.
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03-21-2021, 06:18 PM #18
I tow a 41' 376. We live in Blairsville, GA just west of Hiawassee. I don't like 75 north of Helen. We just pick up 129 in Macon and take it straight into Blairsville. There is only one mountain climb ( Blood Mountain) and it's not that bad. It's a climb but the speed limit is 35. The turns are not as sharp as 75 and much of the uphill side has a passing lane which allows traffic to pass if needed. But traffic is usually light. The downside is about half as long as the uphill. Trucks and RVs run Blood Mountain all the time. I find the drive from Macon up much more relaxing than going around Atlanta and it does not add much time to the trip.
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03-24-2021, 02:44 PM #20
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I would not go up Blood Mountain on a bet! Switch backs for 7 miles! We always go 575 to 515 all the way to Hiawassee, 4 lane great roads. Only issue is there is a 12 mile stretch between Blueridge to Blairsville that has a concrete highway that will cause your rig to porpoise. Atlanta is not that bad if you go through early.
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