02-14-2016, 02:18 PM
+++How much is too much when you're stuck in a car driving? +++
Really depends on the driver(s) and the comfort of your car.
I've done Cape Cod to Jacksonville Beach in 22 hours. A lot. I've done Cape Cod to LA, 2.5 days of driving with short naps at night, jumped in the Pacific, rested for a day and driven back in a week. Driving at night sucks because it becomes ashore. This is a beautiful country and if you keep your eyes open and drive anywhere, anyplace it is a wonderful experience and hardly boring. More so if you can get off the interstate and take your time.
If your car is less comfortable and you have cardboard seat ( a thin pillow might help ), you can't adjust the seat position periodically along with the steering wheel position then stop more often to stretch your legs and body and go for a short walks. I find adjusting the seat and steering wheel position frequently , usually just one notch helps.
The DC and New Jersey to Hartford/Boston commuter traffic can be horrendous. I try to avoid being in it 6-10 AM and 3-7 PM by driving this section at night . A GPS or smartphone that will take you on an alternate route to avoid being stuck in a creeping parking lot or avoid an accident would be nice . Surface roads might have their own issues but at least you're moving.
Really depends on the driver(s) and the comfort of your car.
I've done Cape Cod to Jacksonville Beach in 22 hours. A lot. I've done Cape Cod to LA, 2.5 days of driving with short naps at night, jumped in the Pacific, rested for a day and driven back in a week. Driving at night sucks because it becomes ashore. This is a beautiful country and if you keep your eyes open and drive anywhere, anyplace it is a wonderful experience and hardly boring. More so if you can get off the interstate and take your time.
If your car is less comfortable and you have cardboard seat ( a thin pillow might help ), you can't adjust the seat position periodically along with the steering wheel position then stop more often to stretch your legs and body and go for a short walks. I find adjusting the seat and steering wheel position frequently , usually just one notch helps.
The DC and New Jersey to Hartford/Boston commuter traffic can be horrendous. I try to avoid being in it 6-10 AM and 3-7 PM by driving this section at night . A GPS or smartphone that will take you on an alternate route to avoid being stuck in a creeping parking lot or avoid an accident would be nice . Surface roads might have their own issues but at least you're moving.