Atlanta Drivers!?

Question

I am currently having to change locations for my job and I wanted to know iof anyone can give me a little clue on what I should expect as far as traffic goes??

I will be driving from Kennesaw (exit 271 Chastain Rd) down to 17th street in Atlanta (near Ansley Park and Atlantic Station) at 7-7:30am. I am just trying to figure out how long it will take me with traffic and all and what to expect. Anyone that can help will make my night!

Oh, and I will be going from 17th street (sorry, I dont know the exit #) back to Kennesaw, so if you have that info as well it would be very helpful.

THanks so much!

Answer 1

You're looking at about 22 miles, I think.

In early AM Atlanta traffic, that'll take anywhere from 40 minutes to 1 hour.  (More if there's a wreck that they just don't ever seem to move.)  The Friday afternoon drive home will be a NIGHTMARE.

At first it will be a little brutal, but you'll get used to it.  

Welcome to Atlanta!

Answer 2

You don't have too many options...Besides the freeway, it appears that Hwy 41 will take you all the way to 17th St, then turn left...If the freeway gets knarley, I would definitely keep that one in mind...Take a look at Google Earth or MSN Maps and each will give you a good look at the route...I don't see how MARTA could do you much good, unless there is bus service...I lived in Alpharetta and worked in Sandy Springs and that was a pain more often than not.

All the best.