Cross Country Driving
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I''ve driven cross country multiple times...are you driving alone or with a friend? What kind of advice are you looking for? I''ll think back to those trips for any helpful tips...
zhuzhu
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My boyfriend and I will be driving from Pittsburgh PA to San Diego CA. We hope to do it in no more than 3 days in a crowded Honda Accord 
. So far I have prepared bottle water and snacks in the car so we don''t need to stop too frequently. We fear the traffic in memorial day weekend may be a problem but there is little we can do about that at this point. My questions are:
1) is it better to drive mostly during the day?
2) what helpful items would you suggest to bring with you in the car?
3) any tips to make the drivier more comfortable?
Thanks!
. So far I have prepared bottle water and snacks in the car so we don''t need to stop too frequently. We fear the traffic in memorial day weekend may be a problem but there is little we can do about that at this point. My questions are:1) is it better to drive mostly during the day?
2) what helpful items would you suggest to bring with you in the car?
3) any tips to make the drivier more comfortable?
Thanks!
piccolascimmia
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Ooh, fun drive I assume you've already mapped out your route?
Personally, I would only drive during the day...its just easier/safer. If you're going to be driving at night, I'd be really careful about where you're stopping for gas/hotels, and don't drive sleepy. Have you figured out where you aim to stop for hotels along the way? That helped me too...you don't "have" to stop there, but its a nice goal/safe haven to aim for.
I've never driven without my cell, charger, snacks, drinks and music. Oh, and sunglasses. Beyond that I don't really recall bringing anything else special.
Definitely bring suntan lotion for the arm that is closest to the window...nothing more embarrassing than having one arm burned due to the drive!
Hmmm, beyond that I don't recall anything else glaring. I think its more a common sense/safety thing once you get in the car and drive...don't rush things and cause yourself a problem. Just be patient and aware even if you've already been behind the wheel for 6 hours
Good luck on the drive! I've always enjoyed my cross country trips...you see a lot of America that is soooo fascinating! Have you checked the web/maps for interesting points along the way? I've always made a few stops along the way to see things, americana, national parks you may never get to see again! (and it helps with road fatigue)
I assume you've already mapped out your route?Personally, I would only drive during the day...its just easier/safer. If you're going to be driving at night, I'd be really careful about where you're stopping for gas/hotels, and don't drive sleepy. Have you figured out where you aim to stop for hotels along the way? That helped me too...you don't "have" to stop there, but its a nice goal/safe haven to aim for.
I've never driven without my cell, charger, snacks, drinks and music. Oh, and sunglasses. Beyond that I don't really recall bringing anything else special.
Definitely bring suntan lotion for the arm that is closest to the window...nothing more embarrassing than having one arm burned due to the drive!
Hmmm, beyond that I don't recall anything else glaring. I think its more a common sense/safety thing once you get in the car and drive...don't rush things and cause yourself a problem. Just be patient and aware even if you've already been behind the wheel for 6 hours
Good luck on the drive! I've always enjoyed my cross country trips...you see a lot of America that is soooo fascinating! Have you checked the web/maps for interesting points along the way? I've always made a few stops along the way to see things, americana, national parks you may never get to see again! (and it helps with road fatigue)
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I second Audio books. You can download them from itunes. When we drove from NM to Portland this winter we joined a subscription thingy. Forgot the name (audible.com?).
Also make sure to stick in the car a roll of toilet paper and a roll of paper towels. That Purell stuff is great too!
Rest areas are great places to stop. They''re usually fairly nice and more pleasant than a gas station.
Driving at night is more tiring than driving during the day because of the oncoming headlights. At least I think so.
Good Luck and wishing you a safe drive!
Also make sure to stick in the car a roll of toilet paper and a roll of paper towels. That Purell stuff is great too!
Rest areas are great places to stop. They''re usually fairly nice and more pleasant than a gas station.
Driving at night is more tiring than driving during the day because of the oncoming headlights. At least I think so.
Good Luck and wishing you a safe drive!
zhuzhu
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Big Hello to Everybody from Joplin, MO....
Let''s see, after 14 hours of pretty-much non-stop drive at 70-80 mph. We have seen sunny sky, smoky roads, rainy cloud, pouring stormy rain, severe thunder, one running deer, 5-10 dead deers, one crowling oppossum in the middle of the road, 10-20 dead ones by the road, and a bunch of cars......
How is that for our 1/3 of road trip??? Unfortunately our timeline does not permit us to have the luxury of country driving. But I am really impressed with my boyfriend for driving almost 1000 miles in just one day! Just 1500 more to go, yeh!!!!
Let''s see, after 14 hours of pretty-much non-stop drive at 70-80 mph. We have seen sunny sky, smoky roads, rainy cloud, pouring stormy rain, severe thunder, one running deer, 5-10 dead deers, one crowling oppossum in the middle of the road, 10-20 dead ones by the road, and a bunch of cars......
How is that for our 1/3 of road trip??? Unfortunately our timeline does not permit us to have the luxury of country driving. But I am really impressed with my boyfriend for driving almost 1000 miles in just one day! Just 1500 more to go, yeh!!!!
zhuzhu
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Hello from Gallup, New Mexico!!
We did another ~900 miles today and will have ~600 miles to go tomorrow, then we will be in San Diego!!!! Everthing ia rigt on track except for the hotel we found tonight has no restaurants near by.
BTW I find the northern part of Texas to be a significantly huge land of nothingness. What's up with that?
We did another ~900 miles today and will have ~600 miles to go tomorrow, then we will be in San Diego!!!! Everthing ia rigt on track except for the hotel we found tonight has no restaurants near by.
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