In most cases, pregnant patients can travel up to 36 weeks as long as they do not have any complications and they understand the risks that are involved.
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There's nothing stopping pregnant people from traveling, but it's always smart to be mindful of where you're going. Avoid extremely bumpy roads, and save the off-roading until after the baby is born. Also don't travel to extremely remote areas where medical care may be difficult to find in case of an emergency.
Whether traveling by plane or car, pregnant women are apt to be sitting for long periods. For a four- or five-hour drive I would advise pregnant women to get out of the car every hour and a half and walk for one minute, Pupkin says.
During the third trimester (25 to 40 weeks), many healthcare providers and midwives advise staying within a 300-mile radius of home because of potential problems such as high blood pressure, phlebitis, and false or preterm labor.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says the safest time for a woman to travel is in the second trimester of her pregnancy, from 14 to 28 weeks. This is the time when you will feel your best. You are also at the lowest risk for spontaneous abortion or premature labor.