Wasoki
Well-known member
In years past we have gone south in the 2nd or 3rd week of January. We have heard horror stories about wall to wall traffic on I-75 southbound on January 1.
This year we are leaving on Monday (12/22). We have decided to avoid Atlanta and go down I-65 as far as Montgomery, and then take a turn towards the Georgia / Florida line, joining up with I-75.
The discussion is currently how much traffic we should expect. Given that the travel will likely be on the 22, 23, 24 and 25, I contend that we should expect increased holiday traffic and plan for delays. The other school of thought is that once we are outside of urban areas, there would be little traffic on the 25th.
Anyone with experience on this route care to chime in and hazard a guess as to what we should expect?
Also, do the states of Kentucky or Alabama allow overnight parking in rest stops? (Or are we better off in a Walmart lot?)
This year we are leaving on Monday (12/22). We have decided to avoid Atlanta and go down I-65 as far as Montgomery, and then take a turn towards the Georgia / Florida line, joining up with I-75.
The discussion is currently how much traffic we should expect. Given that the travel will likely be on the 22, 23, 24 and 25, I contend that we should expect increased holiday traffic and plan for delays. The other school of thought is that once we are outside of urban areas, there would be little traffic on the 25th.
Anyone with experience on this route care to chime in and hazard a guess as to what we should expect?
Also, do the states of Kentucky or Alabama allow overnight parking in rest stops? (Or are we better off in a Walmart lot?)
