What is the best month to drive cross country?

While there may never be a perfect month to travel for your ultimate road trip, there are a few that may be better than others. May, September and October seem to be months that fall right in line with the fair weather months causing travel to be a ton more enjoyable.



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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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On average, Americans drive the most during the fall (October through December) at 31.5 miles daily and drive the least during the winter (January through March) at 26.2 miles daily.

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North America. With the exception of tropical states like Florida and Hawaii, the low season in Canada and the USA falls between the winter months of November and March/April.

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Winter driving is the most difficult driving season. Snow and ice make even the most routine drive dangerous. Before winter weather arrives, make sure your vehicle is in good condition, keep in mind how you and your vehicle may be affected by the elements and be prepared for emergency situations.

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Avoid driving in the late afternoon or between the hours of 12 am and 6 am, when the highest number of drowsiness-related accidents occur. If this is not possible, then be as vigilant as possible while you're on the road.

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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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