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What bypass goes around Atlanta Georgia?

Interstate 285 (I-285) is an auxiliary Interstate Highway encircling Atlanta, Georgia, for 63.98 miles (102.97 km). It connects the three major Interstate Highways to Atlanta: I-20, I-75, and I-85.



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The short answer (based on my own personal experience) is that the minimum connection time for domestic flights in Atlanta is 35 minutes. It doesn't matter what terminal you arrive at and what terminal you're departing from. 35 minutes is doable.

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The 7.5-mile stretch where I-75 and I-85 meet is known as one of the worst bottlenecks in the U.S. Counterintuitive exit directions, multiple lane changes, and tight weaves around the Grady Curve make the Downtown Connector a major hotspot for traffic delays and accidents.

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The morning rush hour in Atlanta starts as early as 4 a.m., and it can last as late as 10 a.m., but the worst of it begins around 6 or 7 a.m. In the evening, you can expect the worst traffic from 3:30 p.m. to at late as 7:30 p.m. This is a long stretch of time when the roads stay congested, so if you do not want to sit ...

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A report to be released today ranks the growth of walkable areas in the country's 30 largest areas, and here's the stunner: Atlanta comes in eighth place. And that's not all. Our region is ranked No. 5 for future walkability, indicating a demand for denser development and redevelopment both intown and in the suburbs.

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Driving in Atlanta: 6 Tips for Tourists
  1. All Rules Have Exceptions. All drivers have heard it at one point or another, although few drivers abide by this rule of the road. ...
  2. Avoid Rush Hour. While commuters have no choice in this one, tourists typically do. ...
  3. Download a Good Traffic App. ...
  4. Be Patient. ...
  5. Remain Vigilant. ...
  6. Be Polite.


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Flight Connections at ATL
Regardless of where you are traveling to or from, all passengers must pass through Passport Control upon arrival at ATL, and this will be processed within the concourse that you arrive at. All passengers also have to proceed to the baggage claim area to pass through customs.

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The ideal layover time for most people on a domestic flight will be 45-60 minutes. For an International to Domestic flight the ideal connection time will be about 90 minutes. Connecting in ATL is easy, fast, and pleasant. I'd recommend it to anyone.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), despite being the busiest airport in the world, is one of the easiest airports to navigate in North America. The Atlanta Airport Plane Train, situated a level below the center of the airport, provides efficient transport between each concourse.

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With an overall 48 walk score, the broader metro Atlanta itself doesn't rank very high on the walkable scale since most errands require a car. But, many neighborhoods in the metro area are revitalizing and redefining spaces to make them more pedestrian-friendly.

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