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Is okay to go on a 5 hour road trip while 35 weeks pregnant?

In most cases, pregnant women can travel safely until close to their due dates. But travel may not be recommended if you have pregnancy complications. If you are planning a trip, talk with your obstetrician–gynecologist (ob-gyn).



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Whether traveling by plane or car, pregnant women are apt to be sitting for long periods. For a four- or five-hour drive I would advise pregnant women to get out of the car every hour and a half and walk for one minute, Pupkin says.

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Generally, women are not allowed to travel by air after 36 weeks for domestic travel, and after 28 to 35 weeks for international travel.

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