How many miles should I drive a day on a road trip?
A good rule of thumb is to plan to drive no more than 500 miles per day. This will allow you to make good time while still being able to enjoy the scenery and make frequent stops.
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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.
The daily drive to work is a reality for a significant portion of society. However, the distance that everyone drives isn't the same. Shorter drives between 30-60 minutes are acceptable to most people, and you can consider those that take longer to be 'too far' a drive to work.
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.
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.
Kirkpatrick said driving also offers a different kind of trip than flying, with opportunities to stop and sightsee on the way, play games in the car and build more bonding time for families. I think that (road trips) are an interesting way to travel regardless of if you're trying to save money or not, she said.