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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Im down in Auburn Al for college and will be taking a trip to Greenville, SC. I will be leaving directly after school on a Friday and that will put me in Atlanta at the peak of rush hour traffic. Ill be taking I-85 the whole way. Is there an easy way around the city? Yes I-285 is a bypass but that will be packed as well I am sure. Leaving earlier / later is not an available option. I welcome any help locals can offer
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Word on the street is Helicopters work great for that kinda stuff.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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You are going to have to leave early to beat the traffic, especially on I-85.
For some reason, them people on that side of town can't seem to drive!
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Leave early or just enjoy the slow ride.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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Skip your last class and leave a little early or you just gonna be going slow.
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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im already skipping one class. If I skip the one previous to that, I should be able to beat it. Thanks for the replies
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Don't take 285, you'll sit longer there than just going through the city.
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Don't take 285, you'll sit longer there than just going through the city.
Really? I take it everyone has the idea that the bypass will be faster therefore it is clogged?
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Take a small detour and go around Atlanta if you can. If you HAVE to go through there watch out for cops. I lost track of all the cars we saw pulled over around Atlanta on our way back from NC.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Damillio
Really? I take it everyone has the idea that the bypass will be faster therefore it is clogged?
Its a toss up on 285 and 75/85 through town but if you take 285 and stay left at I-20 mess it might be better to I-85. I-85 is gonna suck till you get past about Hamilton Mill exit. Then you are home free. btw. Turn your radio on am 750 WSB for traffic updates.
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