How long should you drive per day on a road trip?

How many miles should you drive a day on a road trip? Many experts say that as a general rule, you shouldn't drive more than 8 hours a day.



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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.

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On a road trip, you should only drive for 9 hours per day to avoid the risks that come with it. If you have more than one driver, you can extend this to 12 hours. However, if you are on the road for the whole day, you may not enjoy the trip. Plan to drive for at most 8 hours if you can.

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If driving long distances, you should stop for at least 15 minutes every two hours. Stop often to rest for at least 45 minutes every 4.5 hours of driving to avoid getting tired and stay alert. Plan to stop for a break every 100 miles on your long road trip so that you can relax. Try to only drive for 9 hours a day.

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Taking all this into consideration, a car with two driving passengers can likely cover around 700 miles safely over a maximum of ten hours, as long as you share driving and take the necessary breaks.

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If driving long distances, you should stop for at least 15 minutes every two hours. Stop often to rest for at least 45 minutes every 4.5 hours of driving to avoid getting tired and stay alert. Plan to stop for a break every 100 miles on your long road trip so that you can relax.

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The longest road trip covers a distance of 20,885 (33,612km) through Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Kazakhstan, Russia and then across Europe from Belarus to Spain. Then head over to north Africa and travel through Algeria, Niger, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and more.

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Here are our tips for how to prepare for a long drive.
  1. Plan Ahead. As easy as it may be, you shouldn't take a long drive without planning ahead first. ...
  2. Sleep & Rest. ...
  3. Take turns to drive. ...
  4. Check the Rules of the Road. ...
  5. Stay Hydrated. ...
  6. Pack Essential Road Trip Items. ...
  7. Car Maintenance Checks. ...
  8. Breakdown Cover.


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