Atlanta GA Freeways: Buckhead to The Airport at Night

[@taykhamilton]

This makes me want to move to Atlanta even more. I've been loving Atlanta since I was a kid. And I'm 16. I love Atlanta more than most of the people that live there, and I live 3 hours away. People will never understand what it is about this city that I love.

[@twcfanc24]

Did you ever move to Atlanta

[@taykhamilton]

@@twcfanc24 yes and moved away lol. Lived there for 6 years and moved to Dallas, TX a year and a half ago.

[@FreewayBrent]

That view of Midtown and then Downtown, driving southbound along I-75 & I-85 is easily one of the best skyline views along any freeway in America. Love it! Did you film this on a Sunday night, 'cause I certainly experienced more traffic when I drove this at night! And oh man, that drive thru the tunnel is great. It looks better at night, when it's all lit up. Favorited!

[@johnkim7802]

Atlanta is definitely one of the greatest cities in the world! Going through these freeways, I experience a feeling of connection to the past trade and rail routes which became these freeways, a feeling of a modern South, and realize how much I want to return one day for retirement long down the road. I sleep better at night seeing the home I will one day return to Freewayjim! I have everything to thank you for on that!

[@Freewayjim]

+John Kim You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnkim7802]

Freewayjim Most definitely. I pretty much watch it almost every night before I go to sleep. Based on my situations, it will probably be another 5-10 years before I move back but these videos have become one of the ingredients to curing homesickness.

[@Freewayjim]

+John Kim Wow, that's cool, thanks for sharing.

[@angelsfreeek]

Hey Jim, thanks for doing this! I'm a truck driver from California and as you may know, trucks aren't allowed inside the I-285 loop unless making local deliveries. I've been to the Atlanta area loads of times but never inside the Perimeter. Your videos give me a good look at downtown Atlanta that I may never see otherwise. You rock!

[@standup4change]

My mom works at the airport so I frequent it quite often, the 5th runway tunnel is most definitely a blast to drive through!!!

[@luvcarsgay]

On my recent (August 1-3, 2014) trip to my soon-to-be-new home in middle Georgia, I had the pleasure to retrace your video steps throughout metro Atlanta. It was a great ride, one I hope to repeat many more times.

[@Freewayjim]

That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, I am originally from NH but have lived in Atlanta since 1977.

[@discusboy]

thanks for all your ATL videos man. I moved away a few years ago so its nice to see it again. Takes me back!

[@2004JETTA]

fantastic video and fantastic music

[@bestmusic96]

I love your videos because they remind me of the great times I had in the ATL! Hope to get down there again real soon!

[@redsoxguy617]

Atlanta looks fun. only been to airport then driven north. never really experienced the city.

[@Freewayjim]

@AxmKap That is the MARTA North line (Rapid transit), same thing at 1:30.

[@simonbetta13]

Great video! I like the nice sights of the skyscrapers and this is an excellent video! I really enjoyed, thanks for posting.

[@franceliakarle_1]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@specialkvi]

Perfect timing with the music and runway tunnel approach. Keep up the good work Jim!

[@TylerMoore64]

Atlanta makes me think of all of the lights it's so beautiful......I live down here

[@takeflightprobby]

So this is where the intro footage came from 😂 great video man!

[@Freewayjim]

Yes and thank you!

[@DaBassLadyCovers]

I love your vids!! Been wanting to visit ATL for the longest...this kinda makes me feel like I'm there. Keep posting!

[@FrankG5874]

My cousin and first girlfriend both live in the Atlanta area, and when I see these videos of your rides in a city I refer to as "The New York City of the South" they are awesome.

[@franceliakarle_1]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@keystonestate-h2v]

I love this highway to the airport! Cool tune!

[@franceliakarle_1]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@kaizersolze]

Great video! 2:02-2:05 is the perfect entrance into the city. It's quite fascinating approaching the city from 85 North.

[@EricAllenJett]

So.....how about some history lessons on the old I-85 in Mid-town ATL? I would gladly appreciate some info on the remains of that section of interstate, thanks!

[@mutt1256]

Great video loved the runway part and the music choice was great also.

[@FirstHillSeattle]

Sorry bud, but I think you are the only one confused by this. The description in the video clearly says this is of Atlanta freeways, beginning from the neighborhood of Buckhead. Nowhere does it say "Buckhead, GA" as if referring to a city 70 miles away. I think yelling at the person who posted this was completely uncalled for. You could have simply added a comment that there is also a town of Buckhead, and it would have been educational, not rude.

[@johnkim8160]

That was the best time to film in what is the greatest city in my opinion! It's also a time when I'm winding down yet working late for the next day!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@Omegasunrise]

Btw I wanted to say that you made me a fan of Zebra on your old film of westbound 20 from ATL.

[@kathykirk4823]

Hello Jim My name is Kathy I worked for Husky Systems at the time Jasper Construction Company Sub contracted through our company In order to fabricate parts for the bridge and enter walls in the United States Expressway system At that time I was the number one die setter press brake operator and of course I punchd sheard band sawed my way through hundreds of miles of structural steel I even had to do a one inch offset with a 1 inch square die That consisted of having to hit the blockout bracket twice instead of the normal one hit that I would have gotten with a offset die My boss Oliver Chapman at the time show me the blueprint and asked me how I was going to do this I said its easy I am going to hit the first brake on a stop then flip it and bump the second brake on bottom of the 1 inch square die :-) Double work but I got her done lol!

[@Freewayjim]

Nice, that must be an interesting endeavor, thanks for the note Kathy.

[@roberttucker4012]

My son Tywon has been on I-75 thourgh Atlanta And I-20 In Agusta

[@franceliakarle_1]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@CosmoPhotography]

Hotlanta! I really loved this video, Jim. I've always wanted to see what the 285 runway tunnels look like at night. I predict that this will be your next 100K+ views video.

[@ArtificialBanana]

You're the king of highway vids!!!

[@FreewayBrent]

I'm not sure why you thought Jim was implying that "Buckhead" within Atlanta was somehow an incorporated city. Atlanta locals refer to that area as "Buckhead"...same thing with how local residents in San Francisco refer to northwestern San Francisco as "Richmond" or the "Richmond District", even though there's an actual city, located 15 miles northeast of San Francisco, with the exact same name.

[@Freewayjim]

@b0gdanB Yes, to use the HOV lane (far left) you have to have 2 or more people in your vehicle (or be on a motorcycle) or you can and will get a ticket.

[@amazingwdw]

depends on where you're coming from, where you're headed, and what time you're traveling. from south of the airport on I-85 to midtown can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour or more depending on traffic

[@bmbsage]

Great work Jim..

[@EricSPizarro]

Nice! I visited Atlanta last week! What I did was crazy (from Tampa and back, no hotel only rest area in Gainesville on the way back, I arrived at Atlanta close to 8pm on Friday and entered some parts of Midtown and Buckhead the city looks really nice in the nights.

[@franceliakarle_1]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@Tri-Stone]

Very good !!!!! Jim do a video of the Atl airport, so we can get a very good look of the inside the airport......

[@Freewayjim]

@tarik1the1 yes, I believe it is, they are currently building a new International terminal.

[@Freewayjim]

@ScrewdUPClickV2 The DC is definitely a cool road 12-16 lanes the whole way.

[@chunli3506]

That was nice. I miss Atlanta. Towards the end you were flying...driving like an Atlantian...teehee.

[@Freewayjim]

@FreewayAndrew Thanks, it's pretty impressive in the daylight.

[@TheSolarcatcher]

Just noticed you hit the Daily Double on the Connector. All the lights!

[@Freewayjim]

I am well aware of that. BUCKHEAD in Atlanta is a community not an incorporated city. Locals simply refer to the area as "Buckhead" so while YOU perceive it as I'm calling a city I'm simply using local terminology. Sorry that wasn't good enough for you.

[@majhankee]

Freewayjim - you've obviously been all over the country. What do you like about Atlanta and calling it home? It seems like a city worth visiting for sure.

[@Freewayjim]

My family moved to ATL from New England in the 1970's and I would not move back up there. The Atlanta city/area has a lot to offer and it's very easy to get around and do things and the cost of living is among the lowest among cities its size and the weather is not too bad either. It's all personal preference, what works for me may be boring to someone else.

[@gacaptain]

@specialkvi Talk about perfec timing. They even captured the Marta train passing over the freeway at 1:28 to 1:31. Now that really takes some expert timing! LOL

[@Freewayjim]

It's not a song, it's an Apple Loop called Chelsea Loft, there is a full version of it here on YT.

[@Freewayjim]

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is THE busiest airport in the world, look it up.

[@Freewayjim]

@eluko79 Thanks, in this case I think a less than pristine windshield caused those light rays/flares :)

[@berliner0]

love these even more at night

[@tiakarout7866]

i love going down that path to the airport :) brings back memories! #goATL

[@tonygarcia7656]

I was living for 9 years I love atl

[@sidewondoh7995]

Atlanta is the most Gorgeous city u can go too Its ATL baby!

[@jeremy072579]

I beg to differ. Try San Diego and then compare.

[@Freewayjim]

@VHM072010 Thanks, I have other videos posted that show the tunnel in the daylight.

[@StrokerAce3983]

at 4:00 the I-85 south to Columbus 👍👍 is where i was born, raised, and still live.

[@adogg619]

@Freewayjim Question, are the HOV lanes on I-85 and other freeways in Atlanta open access? I only see like 2 broken white lines seperating from main traffic so I'm kind of curious.

[@BakedBeanieSigel]

Can you do a video with house music like this riding through midtown/buckhead at night? like up down peachtree?

[@Freewayjim]

Music like this is too up-tempo for a street tour, would not fit well and I won't be doing any filming until next year as I just got back from a major trip out west.

[@mmt2853]

great video!!!!!

[@cassandralegrand7308]

This music is good for the soul.

[@AJTLfilms]

I went to turner field this past July for a braves vs Nationals game in a suite, and I wore a Bryce Harper shirt

[@DaddyIvo]

Another fantastic vid' added to my playlist FreewayJim.

[@casmatori]

Cool video! I love Atlanta!

[@Freewayjim]

@BabyBang17datruth Good question! I thought the original plan was to start in November 2011 but there is no sign of any activity yet.

[@Freewayjim]

@nothinbutgreenlights Yes Atlanta is World HQ for Coca-Cola.

[@lewismarable6740]

Jim thanks for showing my city in all it's splendor. are you from the ATL?

[@apostolicsoldier8]

That was actually entertaining. The music went well with the video.

[@Freewayjim]

@adogg619 Yes, you can only enter and exit at the broken double white lines although most folks ignore that rule.

[@AJTLfilms]

This is the perfect northern VA night song for the freeways

[@Meanshots22]

u should do a video AT NIGHT with u starting on peachtree st down atlanta ending at lenox mall. i always wanted to see what it looked like at night time

[@dtw777]

As one who will very likely be moving to Atlanta in 10 years, how long does this commute normally take?

[@Freewayjim]

@jim301288 It is pretty cool indeed, FWIW they refer to it as the "Brookwood Split" on traffic reports.

[@Freewayjim]

@casmatori Thank you!

[@Freewayjim]

@MrDj14696 This is a very easy city to get around, you would adapt in no time, the only problem is the volume of traffic but the roads are good, and generally well marked.

[@modeschar]

I live in Atlanta. This was 11 years ago (a little before I moved here).So many new high-rises went up in Midtown since this was shot. You wouldn't recognize it anymore. Plus the traffic is worse XD

[@Freewayjim]

@FreewayBrent Thanks, yes we shot this last Sunday night (Mem day weekend).

[@scottuber1]

Awesome video. Atlanta is the greatest city ever.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@Cyrus992]

scottuber1 Hahahahaha! Lot of people see the opposite! Not me! I think it is one of the best! Especially in terms of a great deal! Along with Southeast Florida and Las Vegas!

[@michaelmerck7576]

I'm thankful the 5 the runway tunnell keeps the planes from almost touching your vehicle,before that I was certain the planes were going to use my truck roof to land on ,they are that close

[@franceliakarle_1]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@Freewayjim]

@CosmoPhotography Thanks! and I hope you are right! The tunnel is so cool at night, the camera did not do it proper justice.

[@FreewayAndrew]

Great video. The tunnel was somewhat suprising to appear.

[@Freewayjim]

@0marigolds Thanks, I think those are a result of a less than clean windshield but I liked the effect just the same :)

[@Liberalunconformest]

@dtw777 the traffic can get really bad sometimes, even late at night. It depends where you're going but I just went through there for a joy ride yesterday and it took about 2 hours (not much traffic at 1am lol).

[@michaelnitsch4431]

a young girl 3 years ago went down one of these freeways in Atlanta and she disappeared never to be seen again neither her car or her!

[@Freewayjim]

Yeah I may do a video on that at some point, probably not this year though.

[@Curtains1337]

Thanks for the video!

[@Freewayjim]

Well said!

[@Omegasunrise]

I like th music on the other video 3 states in 6 minutes.. Great Video..

[@Freewayjim]

@FrankG5874 Thank you, and that is a reasonably accurate description, although Charlotte, NC is the banking center of the south.

[@Freewayjim]

@Bryant5493 Thanks, yes I've seen many on that stretch too!

[@Freewayjim]

It's a great city, plain & simple!

[@Freewayjim]

@2004JETTA Thank you!

[@Decutta]

You are the man!!!!

[@AllenProduction]

At 1:43 this is where you film your old intro was

[@BNforever2009]

This is cool!!! Love it.

[@jadentaylor8]

Best music and best time for it and if there was a video version of it, I could imagine that it would be in a club on a Friday night and everybody having a good time just dancing, and you just sitting on the side having a few drinks then seeing your crush and ask him and he says yes and you join in the crowd.

[@franceliakarle_1]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@jadentaylor8]

@@franceliakarle_1 good 😅

[@Freewayjim]

@Decutta Thank you!

[@Th3Meth0d]

Savannah is a nice town but to each his own, I rather have the Big City amenities that Atlanta provides.

[@Freewayjim]

@Omegasunrise Awesome! Thanks :)

[@Freewayjim]

@Omegasunrise Thanks!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Freewayjim]

@DaddyIvo Thank you!

[@Freewayjim]

I have no idea, it's always been that way for whatever reason. You could ask GDOT.

[@Freewayjim]

@TheDeen114 Thanks, I use a Sony HDR-HC9 on a tripod on the front seat floorboard. I have a video up on my channel showing the setup.