Can you drive 400 miles in a day?

The number of miles people should drive each day on a road trip depends on a number of factors, such as the length of the trip, the type of vehicle being used, weather conditions, and the driver's comfort level. A good rule of thumb is to plan to drive no more than 500 miles per day.



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600 is a very long day and for a solo traveler, really should be pretty close to the limit. It is also roughly the limit that professional drivers are allowed to travel in a day because of safety laws. 700 miles starts to really get into the grueling stage, and really can't be recommended for a solo driver.

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The straight-line distance from Land's End to John o' Groats is 603 miles (970 km) as determined from O.S. Grid References, but such a route passes over a series of stretches of water in the Irish Sea.

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The main EU rules on driving hours are that you must not drive more than: 9 hours in a day - this can be extended to 10 hours twice a week. 56 hours in a week. 90 hours in any 2 consecutive weeks.

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Wear and tear costs: A long road trip can inflict costly damage on your car, even if you don't notice it right away. Every mile results in a certain amount of wear and tear to the engine, the tires and other moving parts.

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