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Driving from Atlanta to Birmingham Alabama
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mattr
Apr 1, 19 8:30
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May be flying to Atlanta and driving to Birmingham for a wedding. Google saying about 2:20 hrs. and either rt 85 to 20 or rt285 to 20 straight through to Birmingham.

If we fly into Atlanta at 9 am on a Friday, would the drive be the 2+ hrs or so or would the traffic at that time be bad. Would be driving back to Atlanta around noon on Sunday

Trying to decide to drive or just fly. If we fly from home, it's 5:30-6 hrs with layover and price is 3x flying just to Atlanta. Plus I need to get a car in Birmingham anyway so that cost is incured either way.
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damn lucky
Apr 1, 19 8:34
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Traffic shouldn't be bad then, unless it rains. You do go through a time zone change don't you?
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dave_w
Apr 1, 19 8:36
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Drive, generally I'd say via 285 to 20, but you should check your traffic app when you get ready to roll.
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bcart1991
Apr 1, 19 9:21
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I'm in west GA.

Once you get up to I-20 (via I-75/85 or I-285, doesn't matter), it's a straight shot to B'ham. You'll be going against traffic until you get close to B'ham.

As long as you keep it 80 mph and under, no cop is going to give you a second look. You can bump it up to 85 once you cross into AL (everyone else does).
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mattr
Apr 1, 19 9:43
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Thanks, sounds like a good option. Just saved myself $2300 in flights.
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vecchia capra
Apr 1, 19 12:06
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Be aware that I-59/20 in Birmingham is closed downtown from exit 126 to I-65 (exit 124) so you will need to detour (with the usual traffic associated with detours) somewhere before the closure. You can go up to the city center and northward on I-65 and westward on I-20/59 but I-20/59 from I-65 to US Rt. 280/31 is closed.

https://5920bridge.com/detours/
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Brian in MA
Apr 1, 19 14:22
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Did the drive from Atlanta once years ago (only time I've been to Birmingham), flew into ATL and then drove the rest of the way where it was cheaper and also easier logistically given my schedule.


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mattr
Apr 1, 19 15:03
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We get in really early now so even with the drive we have plenty of time to explore Birmingham. And going home we get in late afternoon rather than late at night so all in all it should be better.
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