[Matzy]

I use bypass Macon because of reduced speed on 75 north; not recommended going through the city in the time of rush-hours.
Atlanta: it is fine to drive through (75 north) except rush-hours 6:30-9:30 am and 3:30-7:00 pm. Sundays is the best way going through all the time except there is a game coming up.

[thelegges]

I drive from MI to TV straight thru, by myself.. I gage my drive time so I hit Atlanta between 2am and 4am.. Breeze right thru.. The place is lit up like a Christmas tree.

[PR1234]

We're Michigan snowbirds who have been driving this route for the last 8 years. Trust me, take the by-pass around Macon much quicker. As far as Atlanta, we just sail through downtown....BUT we always try to do it on a Sat or Sun. As someone else stated, if you have 2 or more people in the car you can drive in the HOV lanes which makes it much easier. Also, even though we have a GPS and smartphones,iPads, etc. I always get a Trip Tik from AAA. Lots of good info if you are a AAA member.

[tippyclubb]

Alright, thanks everyone. I was going to take a leisurely drive down but after reading your replies I'll make sure to get through Atlanta Sunday without using the bypass.

See you all soon!!!!

[alanmcdonald]

We live north of Atlanta and visited our TV house Labor Day weekend. Our move to TV is September 2015.

The Macon bypass cuts 8 miles off of the trip.

I agree with all posts that you do must use the bypass during morning and evening rush hour.

One more thing - going south to TV you will be caught up in Henry County evening rush hour traffic whether you use the bypass or not.

[JBarracks]

I use the bypass for Macon and 75 thru Atlanta if my wife is with me because of the HOV lanes. The HOV lane always seems to move when I go through Atlanta. Of course I travel through at either around 10 am or 2 pm due to planning for traffic.

[tippyclubb]

490 miles today and did not take bypass in Atlanta and going through it was smooth sailing. Instead of being worried about Atlanta, it should have been Tennessee. I drove into a heavy patch of fog with a hard down pour of rain. I was white knuckled and followed tail lights of a truck in front of me. 27 mph for half a hour. Whew, what a ride.

By the way I was the only one on I-75 doing the speed limit. Lots of crazy speeding drivers. Tomorrow I become a frog. Yeah!

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by tippyclubb

490 miles today and did not take bypass in Atlanta and going through it was smooth sailing. Instead of being worried about Atlanta, it should have been Tennessee. I drove into a heavy patch of fog with a hard down pour of rain. I was white knuckled and followed tail lights of a truck in front of me. 27 mph for half a hour. Whew, what a ride.

By the way I was the only one on I-75 doing the speed limit. Lots of crazy speeding drivers. Tomorrow I become a frog. Yeah!

Glad you got through it. Atlanta on Sunday is a breeze on I-75.

[CFrance]

Hairy drive. Happy landing, Tippy!

[Blessed2BNTV]

Originally Posted by tippyclubb

490 miles today and did not take bypass in Atlanta and going through it was smooth sailing. Instead of being worried about Atlanta, it should have been Tennessee. I drove into a heavy patch of fog with a hard down pour of rain. I was white knuckled and followed tail lights of a truck in front of me. 27 mph for half a hour. Whew, what a ride.

By the way I was the only one on I-75 doing the speed limit. Lots of crazy speeding drivers. Tomorrow I become a frog. Yeah!

We must have passed each other! We are going north

Spent the weekend in TV.

Just 3 more months and we will be full time frogs - yipppppeeee!

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by tippyclubb

490 miles today and did not take bypass in Atlanta and going through it was smooth sailing. Instead of being worried about Atlanta, it should have been Tennessee. I drove into a heavy patch of fog with a hard down pour of rain. I was white knuckled and followed tail lights of a truck in front of me. 27 mph for half a hour. Whew, what a ride.

By the way I was the only one on I-75 doing the speed limit. Lots of crazy speeding drivers. Tomorrow I become a frog. Yeah!

Good job getting thru Tennessee the tree have grown up and you can't see how high up you are as you drive. When is the other half coming

[CFrance]

Have you ever done TN in February? Yikes. Beautiful, though.

[Ruthtomnorma3]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Have you ever done TN in February? Yikes. Beautiful, though.

Several years ago with wonderful weather,we drove across it....stopped in Knoxville .....
The scenery was absolutely beautiful....without the leaves,one could see so far across to the other side of the highway....my first experience ....

[Ruthtomnorma3]

Originally Posted by tippyclubb

490 miles today and did not take bypass in Atlanta and going through it was smooth sailing. Instead of being worried about Atlanta, it should have been Tennessee. I drove into a heavy patch of fog with a hard down pour of rain. I was white knuckled and followed tail lights of a truck in front of me. 27 mph for half a hour. Whew, what a ride.

By the way I was the only one on I-75 doing the speed limit. Lots of crazy speeding drivers. Tomorrow I become a frog. Yeah!

You were a smart driver....we would be safe driving partners...
Maybe a day trip will be a given for us....
Did you have any problem with your wrist?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Ruthtomnorma3

Several years ago with wonderful weather,we drove across it....stopped in Knoxville .....
The scenery was absolutely beautiful....without the leaves,one could see so far across to the other side of the highway....my first experience ....

TN is gorgeous, especially coming from relatively flat MI in the dead of winter with its bare trees and dirty slush. Once you hit the hills and pine trees (and runaway truck lanes), TN is breathtaking, especially if there's a light dusting of snow. The hills are a bit scary in the winter, though. We usually had 4-wheel drive but don't anymore. So I'm thankful not to have to drive those mountains in February!

Are you here now, Tippy?