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On average how long does it take you to drive 500 miles

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DAX_, Mar 18, 2020.

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  1. Mar 20, 2020 #31
    Linte_Loco

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    As long as it takes to do it right
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2020 #32
    Ffx95

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    I’m already at 470-480 by my 8th driving hour if we’re not counting breaks and fuel. And that’s in a 65mph truck. I do start my day around midnight tho less traffic.
     
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  4. Mar 20, 2020 #33
    sherlock510

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    Across Wyoming, Nevada, Utah and Texas it can be done in 6.5 hours. No 30 min break or traffic, avg around 77mph. 20k lb load.
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2020 #34
    BackwoodsGA

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    9 hours.
     
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  7. Mar 21, 2020 #35
    Dennixx

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    The run I have today about it would take a bit over 3 weeks..lol
    4 trips and around 23 miles total.
     
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  8. Nov 6, 2021 #37
    Dontevenlikedriving

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    I’m a new driver, about a month out of training. Managed to do 660 today in 10.5. My truck is governed at 65.
     
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  9. Nov 7, 2021 #37
    Dockbumper

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    Not shorter.....just QUICKER! LOL:cool:
     
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  10. Nov 7, 2021 #38
    Dockbumper

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    ^^^that is the correct answer^^^

    So Cal Freeways.....2 days!
     
    Dockbumper, Nov 7, 2021
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  11. Nov 7, 2021 #39
    MiFamilyGuy

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    30-45 minutes.
     
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  12. Nov 7, 2021 #40
    Rideandrepair

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    With or without a nap?
     
    Rideandrepair, Nov 7, 2021
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