by this i mean driving cross country how many miles can you plausibly drive a day
2007-03-14 14:20:59 · 9 answers · asked by stevenrox1 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
Safely? 8 hours X 60 miles = 480 miles If you're sharing the driving with one other person, maybe 720-800. Check the weather before you go.
2007-03-14 14:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by Dusie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey Puk, you need to check your facts. According to to the D.O.T. a truck driver can drive 11 hours before taking a 10 hour break. The old rule was 10, but new laws went into effect a little over 3 years ago.
As far as how many miles you can safely do in a day, a normal day for me is 600 to 700 miles a day. For someone who does not drive for a living, this would be very tireing for them. Don't try to outdo yourself. If you get tired stop and take you a little 30 minute to an hour nap. Believe me, a nap can do wonders.
2007-03-16 16:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by Joe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 to 12 hours (with breaks scattered throughout) is probably as long as is safe for most people - you could drive longer, but your concentration will be dropping fast by that time. Assuming an average speed of 60 mph (a pretty fast trip if you include gas stops, breaks, etc in that average) you'll do around 600 to 700 miles. Of course, this assumes no traffic, no construction zones...you get the idea.
2007-03-14 14:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very old thread I know, but IMO I say 500-550 miles a day is a good safe pace. Now can you push yourself and drive further? Sure, but trust me your body and mood will suffer. Consider your body and the safety of those in your car and others around you while doing the long distance thing
2014-06-25 06:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Department of Transportation says that a truck driver should not drive more than 10 hours in a day.
2007-03-14 16:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by pukcipriavroc8v 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I usually go about 750 miles a day when driving long distance (alone).
2007-03-15 16:42:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use to put on 100 miles a day on my car so i bet i could do about 400 to 500 a day
2007-03-14 15:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1,000 miles per day is a good ideal; I drove from Pennsylvania to Texas (1800+ miles) in a two day stint.
2007-03-14 14:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
EASILY? on clear roadways? 6 to 8 hundred, have gone 2000 in 36 hours.(won't do that again)
2007-03-14 14:45:00 · answer #9 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋