5 Essentials to Prepare Your Car for a 1,000+ Mile Road Trip
Check your coolant.
Maintain your tires.
Clean out your car.
Check your air filter.
Check your suspension and alignment.
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It depends on your speed. If you are driving at a brisk pace of 100 MPH, it would take you 10 hours; if traveling at half the speed (50 MPH) it would take you twice as long. (20 hours).
As a general rule, it's best to take a break of at least 15 minutes every two hours, and to not drive for more than eight hours in a day, to ensure you stay alert and avoid the associated risks of driving for too long without a rest. Cars do not need to rest under normal conditions.
The perfect amount of time to spend on a road trip completely depends on where it is you're travelling to, but anywhere from one week to ten days is usually ideal for most destinations. If you're still unsure how long you should go on your road trip for, read on.
As a general rule, it's safe to drive for no longer than eight hours a day, taking breaks of at least 15 minutes every two hours. This means you can safely drive for around 500 miles, not taking into account external factors such as slowing for tolls, traffic, travelling with children, and tiredness.
All that traffic (plus your family crammed into a car together for 8-plus hours) can mean a stressful experience – and stress is one of the leading headache triggers.
Additionally, sitting for long periods of time slows your blood flow as your body says, “I will save you energy”, which can put you in the mood for sleep.