Road Trip Time Calculator
How long will a road trip take? Distance / speed plus breaks and fuel stops.
Result
Total trip time
12h 16m
Driving: 10h 46m + 90m breaks.
- Distance700 mi
- Cruising speed65 mph
- Driving time10h 46m (10.77 hr)
- Total breaks90 min
- Total trip12.27 hr
- Overall average57.1 mph (incl. breaks)
Step-by-step
- Driving time = 700 / 65 = 10.77 hr = 10h 46m.
- Add breaks: 10h 46m + 90m = 12h 16m total.
- Effective overall speed including breaks: 700 / 12.27 = 57.1 mph.
How to use this calculator
- Enter trip distance and your typical highway cruising speed.
- Add up expected total break time (rest stops, meals, fuel).
- Read total trip time.
About this calculator
A practical trip-time estimator that accounts for the fact that you don't drive non-stop. Standard guidance: 15-minute break every 2-3 hours of driving, plus longer meal stops. For a typical 700-mile day expect 11-12 hours total including stops, averaging ~60 mph overall.
Frequently asked
A common rule: 15 min per 2 hours of driving, plus a 30-45 min meal stop. So a 6-hour drive = 45 min breaks. Long days need more.
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