Adding travel time to Google maps

[wtmtnhiker]

I use google maps allot while towing. Looking at the estimated time of the trip I'm wondering if you routinely add time to the Google estimate. I normally allow an extra hour for a trip that maps says will take 5 hrs or so. Interested to hear what others do.

[QCMan]

We disregard the times given and go by the standard of 50 miles made good in an hour for the run. This usually works out very close as dog walks, bathroom breaks and a lunch stop will make the google times meaningless. We are also in no hurry so speed limits are not what we go by. Cruise is usually set for about 59 to 64 depending on terrain and traffic.

[KMLsquared]

I wish mapping software would have an option for towing. The ridiculous towing speed limits in CA can really alter the estimated time.

[BarabooBob]

I also add a lot of time to Googles time. I agree with gbopp, 50 mph average, so I just count on 2 hours per hundred miles. Not much thinking involved.

[gbopp]

I use Google Maps a lot, they're very convenient.
I allot my travel time based on a speed of 50 MPH. I believe Google uses an average speed of 65 MPH, which I find to be unrealistic when traveling by RV.