I am traveling by car from Massachusetts to Southeast AZ to relocate for a job. How long will the trip take? How often should I plan stops? Are there any good cheap places to stay/refresh along the way (I-71 South, I-70 West, I-44 & I-40 West, I-25 South, or I-10 West)? What are some good tips for relocating and packing?
2006-08-20 04:18:39 · 5 answers · asked by opheliaissaved 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Phoenix
Two people will switch off driving... what is a reasonable amount of time each person should drive?
2006-08-20 04:20:23 · update #1
I don't think you should consider this trip without joining AAA, in case you should need roadside assistance during your trip.
http://ww2.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/ZipCode.woa/wa/route
One of the benefits is that they will prepare a "TripTik" for your specific trip. You can use it as a guideline, avoid construction zones (or be prepared for slowdowns, etc.), decide where to sleep.
There are checklists on this page you might find helpful: http://www.relocationcentral.com/nopanic.html
I wish you a safe trip - drive carefully!
2006-08-20 04:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have ask for a lot of information. I shall answer just a few.
A great and every cheap (but clean, safe and fast) place to refresh or freshen up are the BIG TRUCK stops along the way. They all have private shower room. Pay a few dollars to use, they supply everything.
During day driving switch off every 5/6 hours, and night no more than 3.
Stop walk around about every 2/3 hours for a few minutes.
Far as packing, go to your local market, see the produce manager, get apple or Orange box's, they are great for packing
There are a number of rest areas along the way, if you see big rigs (trucks) it is safe to stay and rest.
2006-08-20 04:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by Maui Boy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use AAA. Make sure you bring lots of water and a cell phone. The desert is hot, hot, hot. I hope your car has A/C. The temp is usually 100 even in the beginning of October.
2006-08-20 12:27:19 · answer #3 · answered by the bag lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Rand Mcnally road trip calculator to determine the travel time. Then just divide it up.
2006-08-20 05:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by classic_tigger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give yourself plenty of time. And prepare for culture shock. SE AZ and MA are going to be pretty different.
2006-08-21 18:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by Sylvia M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋