How often should I stop on a long drive?

Every 2 hours or 100 miles, per most safety bodies.

Why is my actual time longer?

Traffic, weather, and detours add real-world friction not modeled here.

Yes — count each meal as a 30–45 min stop.

🚘 Transportation

Plan arrivals realistically by accounting for stops. Enter distance, your average speed, and how often (and how long) you'll break.

Distance(miles)

miles

Average speed(mph)

mph

Number of stops

Minutes per stop

Result will appear here

time = distance ÷ speed + (stops × stop duration)

How often should I stop on a long drive?
Every 2 hours or 100 miles, per most safety bodies.
Why is my actual time longer?
Traffic, weather, and detours add real-world friction not modeled here.
Should I include meal stops?
Yes — count each meal as a 30–45 min stop.