What is a mini road trip?

Mostly to count as a road trip it would need to be a “mini” road trip. Loosely defined as a trip of two to five days and not leaving the state or the states bordering your's. Again, pictures, hiking, visiting landmarks, boat trips, checking off a bucket list item should be included.



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While there is no consensus as to what distance or time must be traveled/spent in order for the event to qualify as a road trip, it is a commonly held belief that commuting should not qualify as a road trip, regardless of the distance.

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Follow these steps.
  1. MAKE A BIG-PICTURE ROAD TRIP PLAN. ...
  2. CHOOSE YOUR OVERNIGHT STOPS. ...
  3. ADD QUICK, EASY STOPS ALONG YOUR ROUTE TO MAXIMIZE FUN IN MINIMAL TIME. ...
  4. PLAN FOR FUEL STOPS AND VEHICLE CHECKS. ...
  5. BE REALISTIC ABOUT TIME CONSTRAINTS. ...
  6. CREATE A ROAD TRIP BUDGET.


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In the United States. In the United States, a road trip typically implies leaving the state or, in extreme cases, leaving the country for places such as Canada or Mexico. However, in larger states, travel within the state may also be considered a road trip.

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To keep yourself, your travel partners, and others on the road safe, it is recommended to hit the brakes on your driving time at 8.5 hours per day and no more than that. Adhering to this limit will not only significantly benefit your health and safety but also improve the overall experience of your road trip.

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“Road-trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road-trip.

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This is a good discussion to have before you leave home so everyone on the road trip agrees. It's often a good plan to estimate a 15-minute stop for every two hours on the road.

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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.

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