What is the best time of year to drive across America?
The off-peak seasons of spring and fall tend to be the best times to drive, providing mild temperatures and perfect weather for both sightseeing and cruising. Still, check the weather daily during your cross-country road trip.
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Build from week 1 – 30 miles, week 2 – 34 miles, week 3 – 38 miles, week 4 – 32 miles, week 5 – 37 miles, week 6 – 42 miles, week 7 – 47 miles, week 8 – 40 miles, week 9 – 45 miles, and week 10 – 50 miles. In each week you increase the mileage, except in weeks 4 and 8, in which you decrease.
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.
“In general, people should budget around $1,000 for a long road trip,” said Kyle Kroeger, the founder and CEO of the travel website ViaTravelers. “This will ensure that you have enough money to cover all your expenses and have some leftover in the budget for souvenirs.”
Take the bus – If driving is entirely out of the question, you can find bus tickets for as little as $1 USD from Megabus. Greyhound and Flixbus also have cheap rides all around the US. Rides under five hours are usually around $20 USD if you book early, and overnight rides usually cost $50-100.