How many days to travel 1,260 miles?
My wife's siblings are planning a surprise party for my in-laws in June. Originally, we were all going to meet in a more or less central location for a big family vacation. Now, they don't want to d...
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IdaD wrote:
I think there's a generational element to some of these answers. Those of us working with limited vacation days are more likely to push hard to maximize time at the destination. A lot of times when we have a long drive I'll wake the kids up at 2:00 am and load them and the wife up and that way we can cover a lot of miles before everybody wakes up and we can pull off for breakfast. It just depends on the type of trip and what you're trying to accomplish.
I have driven the long hard days towing and honestly I have wised up and determined a slower 400 miles per day pace is simply more enjoyable.
The entire trip, drive and all is part of the adventure / vacation. Make it pleasant and enjoyable vs. an endurance challenge.
