What route to take from Nashville

[physes]

We are coming from Nashville and for years we have taken Hwy 231 from Montgomery to Hwy 98 and then go to Hwy 395. We stopped trying to use Hwy 331 because it was only 2 lanes and not enough places to stop(all of us can not seem to be able to coordiante our bathroom breaks). Is Hwy 331 any better or what is the best way to get there?

Thanks for your help :?:

 

[billyluke]

Re: What Highway to take to get there

We are coming from Nashville and for years we have taken Hwy 231 from Montgomery to Hwy 98 and then go to Hwy 395. We stopped trying to use Hwy 331 because it was only 2 lanes and not enough places to stop(all of us can not seem to be able to coordiante our bathroom breaks). Is Hwy 331 any better or what is the best way to get there?

Thanks for your help :?:

I definitely prefer 331. For the most part it?s two lanes, however, we always seem to move at a speed of 55-70 mph. There are a few little towns along the way but very little traffic. There are a lot of gas station/convenience stores with decent bathrooms along 331 in Alabama. My family feels its more of a scenic route than 231 and we especially like the quaintness and beauty of the town of Florala. Also, once you hit the Florida state line you have less than an hour to 30-A.

 

[GraytonBound]

Re: What Highway to take to get there

yep, we've learned to stay on the highway for a while past Montgomery instead of getting off at Montgomery. We go through Georgiana, Andalusia, Florala & get there quicker because the highways have less traffic.

 

[wetwilly]

Re: What Highway to take to get there

Hwy 331 is the way to go in my opinion. If you are coming I-85S into the Montgomery area stay on 85S and merge onto 65S and you can pick up 331S more easily than taking the 1st exit that loops you over to 331S.

331S has been improved in the past few years with addl places to stop and more 4 lane divided hwy has been added and is being worked on and more opened every year. Agree on the quaint towns like Florala, Opp, and others. Safe travels and have a great time in the Seagrove SoWal area.

 

[RiverOtter]

Re: What Highway to take to get there

Dude! Go thru Montg. to Georgiana take Hwy 55 thru Andelusia (sp?), then Florala, take 331 on in.

 

[wetwilly]

Re: What Highway to take to get there

We will have to try that next trip. Thanks Otter. 231 is a drag and not as pleasant a drive.

 

[beachmouse]

Re: What Highway to take to get there

When we were moving from Tennessee to here, we ended up going two round trips and a one way trip through the Georgeana-Andalusia-Florala route.

Generally a good route during daylight hours, but we had a seriously Deliverance moment invloving a U-Haul, the only gas station in Andalusia open after 10 pm that sold diesel, and a guy with Rottweilers chained to the bed of his pick-up truck who was smoking while he pumped gas.

 

[physes]

Re: What Highway to take to get there

Thank you all so much! this has really helped. I think we will try the route to Georgiana, Anadalusia and Florala. We may end up in Pensacola, but if we do we can just turn left.

Thanks, again.

 

[RiverOtter]

Re: What Highway to take to get there

When we were moving from Tennessee to here, we ended up going two round trips and a one way trip through the Georgeana-Andalusia-Florala route.

Generally a good route during daylight hours, but we had a seriously Deliverance moment invloving a U-Haul, the only gas station in Andalusia open after 10 pm that sold diesel, and a guy with Rottweilers chained to the bed of his pick-up truck who was smoking while he pumped gas.

:shock:

 

[Camp Creek Kid]

Re: What Highway to take to get there

yep, we've learned to stay on the highway for a while past Montgomery instead of getting off at Montgomery. We go through Georgiana, Andalusia, Florala & get there quicker because the highways have less traffic.

Way to go GB. You just let the whole world know about the extra secret way to get here!!

I believe the correct way is to take 331 all the way from Montgomery.