How to estimate duration of road trip for vacations?
I'm planning on going on a road trip through north eastern parts of the USA. I have up to two weeks vacations at work, but I'm not sure how to split them.
My current plan is to drive from Quebec to New Hampshire, Vermont and/or Maine. To me, this seems feasible in a week, but I'm scared I might miss out on things or feel rushed.
I also have plans for a trip with friends for an event, hence why I want to split my vacation.
This is my first road trip, I plan on going alone. How friendly are people to tourists? Is it generally accepted to eat at a diner and strike a conversation with the waitress about nearby attractions or routes to take?
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How do I calculate my road trip time?
The travel distance is simply divided by the speed to roughly estimate the arrival time. This method does not take into account any unexpected events (such as car accidents on the road or bad weather conditions) which may occur on the way to the drive destination.How much extra time do I need for a road trip?
We usually add one hour for 8-hour driving. One stop is 20 to 30 minutes. Heavy traffic is 20 to 30 minutes extra.What is the average length of a road trip?
This statistic shows the average person trip length in the U.S. in 2017. Commuting to or from work is on average 11.5 miles....U.S. average person trip length in 2017, by type (in miles)CharacteristicPerson trip mileage--7 more rowsHow do you estimate travel?
as a general rule, figure $20/person per full day of travel. If traveling with teens or others with large appetites, increase that budget to $25/per person per day of travel to and from the destination. In the example above, a 250 mile trip (one way) which is 3.5 to 4.5 hours of travel is, at most, one meal.How to plan road trip w/ Google My Maps
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