How do I cut time off my road trip?

In order to save time on a road trip, the last thing you should be doing is sitting in rush hour traffic in the morning or the early evening. You need to plan your trip around rush hour by either leaving before or after it is over. You should also think about the traffic at your destination.



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  5. Stretch every time that you stop.


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Savvy road trippers break up their drive by stopping every two to three hours (approximately every 200 miles). On a long trip, stops might include a gas station or bathroom break, lunch at a fast-food or local restaurant, or stopping to admire a nearby attraction (like the Grand Canyon or Yosemite!)

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Temperature changes. Traveling between different climates can confuse our bodies and make us more susceptible to illnesses because our immune systems aren't sure how to react. Your body has to readjust to the new temperature before it can fight off any symptoms coming your way, allowing you to feel sick much faster.

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Motion sickness is a common disturbance of the balance system, which includes but is not limited to, the inner ear. “Motion sickness is the nausea, sweating and dizziness some people experience when the balance system is stimulated in an unexpected way,” says neurologist Neil Cherian, MD.

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Three hours is not a bad drive at all if you know the route well and traffic's not an issue.

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You could be experiencing a burnout if you ever wake up feeling dejected and exhausted, like you want to give up on the day before it has even started. These are the days when all you want to do is crawl back under the covers and not move all day.

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And while the open road can be a great opportunity to relax and spend time with family, driving long distances can be very hard on your body. Long periods of sitting can quickly take a toll on your spine and lead to miserable back pain. This brings the question: how can I avoid back pain after a road trip?

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Travel fatigue is the feeling of total exhaustion or burnout from traveling for days, weeks, or months on end. It can be caused by extreme culture shock, difficulty planning, and countless road bumps that make it difficult to stick to the agenda, among other travel-related stressors.

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For travelers crossing =3 time zones, especially if they are on a long-haul flight, symptoms (e.g., tiredness) are likely due to fatigue rather than jet lag, and symptoms should abate 1–3 days post-flight.

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