Point A to Point B travel time limits

[mefly2]

We go by time NOT distance ... 8-9 hrs behind the wheel with rest stops. The time spent on rest stops and eating (often, however, eating is as we go - right in the TV) as well as your average mph will determine the distance. Professional drivers are limited to the hours behind the wheel; should we be any different?

Having my partner with me makes me a better driver and more efficient ... less food stops as she does a wonderful job preparing the on road snacks in advance! Another pair of eyes adds to safety ... especially on inclement roads or after dark arrives.

[m.hony]

DOT limits professional drivers to 11 hours driving, 14 hours combined driving and on duty not driving with a 30 minute break period between the third hour and 8th hour on duty ending up with a 13 1/2 hour day. DOT also requires a 10 hour rest period before taking the wheel again. After 60 hours combined driving and on duty a 10 hour rest period followed by a 24 hour period of duty for a total of 34 hours off is required. These rules are designed to keep fatigued drivers off the road.
I drive no more than 65 mph for safety and economy. Driving 65 on the interstate creates space in front of your vehicle and saves fuel.


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[Gearheart]

Fridge can be run off of an inverter powered by the TV's alternator. Running propane on the road is unwise. Not closing off the bottles while on the road is unwise. The "I not had any problems yet" is the same line used by the bikers who do not wear a helmet. The key word is YET. It may be permitted in some jurisdictions, but it is not clever.

[mandolindave]

You will find your comfort level

After a three hour drive, my legs and backside stiffen up.

I read somewhere about airline passengers running the risk of Thrombosis.

[jcanavera]

We usually schedule about 350 miles or so a day. Normally this will give us about 7-8 hours of travel time a day. This includes a lunch and bathroom/gas stops along the way. I usually travel about 60 mph. When you cover the distance over time devoted to travel, we are averaging about 50 miles per hour. If we have to navigate two lane highways or major city Interstates, we usually are traveling a little less distance per day.

When we plan a multi-day drive, I'll plan each overnight destination including where we will stay overnight. It's a lot less stressful having a travel goal each day with a guaranteed campsite.

Jack

[Reganzo]

On the road by 10am off the road 4pm the milage is irrelevant!!!!

Regards,

Reganzo

Ps: we do cocktails for six, dinner for four, but we only sleep two LOL

[rickyandcook]

350-400 miles is about max for me.