Buffalo to Atlanta

[jams]

Hi,
Forgive me if this has already been covered. I'm new and didn't find my particular trip covered in the forums.

We're headed Buffalo, NY to Atlanta with 2 kids (4 and 7).

I'm seeing a few different ways, one through Cleveland, and 2 other options going through Pittsburg.
We're headed to see family in Atlanta but would be breaking up the driving over 2 days each direction, and looking for interesting places to stop along the way.
Also any thoughts on 90/77 route vs. 90/79/77.

We did the trip over 10 years ago (no kids) and took the 77 route down, and opted for the 79 route on our return.

Thanks!
Jim

[glc]

Welcome!

There's virtually no difference between those 2 routes mileage and time wise. I might let the weather help make your decision for you - if there's lake effect snow you will want to get inland as soon as possible. If you take 79, the US-19 "shortcut" to 77 cuts off about 30 miles and may or may not be worth it.

There are other ways to do it too - instead of going through Charlotte, you could take 81/40/75. You could also take 71 out of Cleveland to Cincy, then 75. All of these possibilities are pretty much around the 900 to 950 mile range.

[Hoganater]

Did you ever take this trip and if so what did you do wrt stopping along the way? I am trying to plan a trip to Atlanta from Buffalo w/ 2 daughters and need to take 2 days too. Looking for a place to stop with something to do for the girls about half way through. Any thoughts?

[glc]

Depending on the route you choose, the halfway point is around Cincinnati, Charleston WV, or Staunton VA.