Thinking about driving cross country and thought about taking US Route 6 the entire way. I know it goes through towns, but I think it is a good way to see the country.
2006-07-14 11:35:27 · 6 answers · asked by Tom K. 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Charlie has a sane answer. Here's mine:
My best time SF-NY was 56 hours. That was back in 55mph days and I stopped for 4 hours a museum on the way. But it was on I-80.
So total driving time, off-interstate, but with some >55 speeds nowadays? About 60 hours.
A reasonable week of lesiurely travel. Or a serious 2.5 days of "You pee, I'll pump, we'll switch roles in 300 miles, drive-through-the-night." kind of driving.
I've enjoyed taking more backroads in the last two decades. But your progress across North America is a lot slower and more demanding than on the Interstate system. You may well have a better time, but be prepared for a slower pace.
2006-07-14 11:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by David in Kenai 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3,652 miles of interesting towns, coast to coast. Take your time, and enjoy. More fun than Route 66. It runs all the way from P-Town, MA. ot Long Beach, CA. Expensive gas, but a great trip in a motor-home, where you have a bathroom, and can eat, sleep, and watch TV, have a barbecue anywhere along the way. To really enjoy it, take it slow and easy..Like 10 days or less. It's over 60 hours of driving!
2006-07-14 11:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by RICHY RICH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some sections of route 6 are closed in the east . you could check with triple A to make sure. driving 8 to 10 hours a day , 5 days
2006-07-14 11:48:55 · answer #3 · answered by *trucker* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how many stops you make along the way and how long you can drive in one day. If your goal really is to "see the country" then I would suggest planning on a whole week and driving about eight hours a day - four in the morning and four in the evening. This would be just about right since mapquest estimates total travel time non-stop is just under 45 hours and that is using interstate highways.
2006-07-14 11:43:22 · answer #4 · answered by CharliePhxAZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i rode in a truck it took 5days but not on that route but it shouldn't take more than 6 days. lol you may see some intresting stuff on the road so take care.
2006-07-14 11:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by INOTFRIEND 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
52.78 hours straight!
2006-07-14 11:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by melvin m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋