Driving Across the Country/ Road Trips

[cristinaa]

This is something I've always wanted to do. I really want to plan one for within the next year. I was wondering if anyone's ever done this. How long does it take?/How much does it cost?/Where did you go?/ Any other stories/advice/tips.

[spansen]

i drove from bloomington, in to philadelphia, pa.

... and from bloomington to san diego/los angeles, ca.

gas is the biggest cost. drive with snacks and a reusable water bottle. use couchsurfing.org to save on expenses...

[Forever.Zero]

How far do you think you're going?
Or do you not care?

[MarkAndros]

This is something I've always wanted to do. I really want to plan one for within the next year. I was wondering if anyone's ever done this. How long does it take?/How much does it cost?/Where did you go?/ Any other stories/advice/tips.

I just planned one from Arizona to California today. My friends and I are going to go to a theme park, the beach, the casino, and white water rafting. Costs like $275 each total for everything.

[Mandee, darling]

When I was a bit younger, my family and I drove from California to Tennessee. It took a week, and as far as I'm concerned my parents had a thousand dollars or so (which is reasonable considering there were five people and a dog in a van). My advice is to pack a lot of batteries, because regardless of where you're going, there are different and unique things you're gonna want to photograph. And definitely make sure that your car is checked and ready before you go, otherwise you'll be stuck in the middle of nowhere with oil problems... which is not great at all.

Don't forget food and water. You may need that most.

[ohitsmark]

I drove from Phoenix, AZ to Venice, FL. Venice is about an hour south of Tampa. It took about 4-5 days. It was mostly fun, but there just comes times where things get boring as fuck. We literally drove for hours on end through Texas and not seeing a thing.

The best advice I can give you, which everyone else will say to, is plan really well. Put in your car flashlights, road flares and other things like that. You can buy a nice road trip type bag thing at Wal-Mart for like $20, has everything you need. Don't forget to check that you got a spare that is up to par. Then of course, food and water and place to sleep. The big expense will be gas, so if you're car has cruise control, I highly suggest you use it. Also, checking the PSI in your tires will be a big help too. Do it before you start and at every stop you make.

All in all it'll be an amazing experience, it was for me.

[cristinaa]

How far do you think you're going?
Or do you not care?

Have no idea yet, just playing around with ideas.

[Forever.Zero]

Save up hefty amount of cash and do it. Come around here, pick me up, and I'll come journey with you guys

[spansen]

When I was a bit younger, my family and I drove from California to Tennessee. It took a week, and as far as I'm concerned my parents had a thousand dollars or so (which is reasonable considering there were five people and a dog in a van). My advice is to pack a lot of batteries, because regardless of where you're going, there are different and unique things you're gonna want to photograph. And definitely make sure that your car is checked and ready before you go, otherwise you'll be stuck in the middle of nowhere with oil problems... which is not great at all.

Don't forget food and water. You may need that most.
on my trip from IN to CA, i spent less than that, was gone for two weeks, and drove 3 days to get to/from CA each way.

[Mandee, darling]

on my trip from IN to CA, i spent less than that, was gone for two weeks, and drove 3 days to get to/from CA each way.

well my mom is one of those paranoid parents, so she made sure we had extra money in case.. which was useful because my dad didn't check the oil before and the car broke down.

[whothehellispat]

in about 45 min im getting in my car to drive 12 hours home to maryland from georgia.... eff my life

[fflash]

This is something I've always wanted to do. I really want to plan one for within the next year. I was wondering if anyone's ever done this. How long does it take?/How much does it cost?/Where did you go?/ Any other stories/advice/tips.

Road-trip to Bonaroo

[And Hours Pass]

I drove from Phoenix, AZ to Venice, FL. Venice is about an hour south of Tampa. It took about 4-5 days. It was mostly fun, but there just comes times where things get boring as fuck. We literally drove for hours on end through Texas and not seeing a thing.

The best advice I can give you, which everyone else will say to, is plan really well. Put in your car flashlights, road flares and other things like that. You can buy a nice road trip type bag thing at Wal-Mart for like $20, has everything you need. Don't forget to check that you got a spare that is up to par. Then of course, food and water and place to sleep. The big expense will be gas, so if you're car has cruise control, I highly suggest you use it. Also, checking the PSI in your tires will be a big help too. Do it before you start and at every stop you make.

All in all it'll be an amazing experience, it was for me.
Having taken quite a few field trips in my day, i can tell you that everything said here is phenomenal advice. Listen to all of this.

The most important things in my travels (aside from all of these things), were really water, a spare tire (with gear to change it), and a general gameplan of where I was going/when I was going to be there/with whom I was going to crash. Road trips are the real-life explanations of "it's the journey, not the destination." Plan the important parts and then just enjoy the rest. Don't worry about speed-racing to your destination. If you see something goofy - do it. I spent two hours at a mexican-themed circus carnival in south carolina that was only fun because it was completely absurd. I couldn't have planned for it.

Anybody else been to South of the Border?

[cristinaa]

Road-trip to Bonaroo

That's actually a really good idea. It's a perfect distance, long but not too long. I'm gonna think about that one.

[fflash]

That's actually a really good idea. It's a perfect distance, long but not too long. I'm gonna think about that one.

It's what I plan on doing as well.

[Kassie09]

I've only been from Pennsylvania to Florida and it sucked.

[ripkarson]

My cousin and I tried to drive from NC all the way to Mexico one summer. We only made it half way.

[zakman4]

I drove from Houston To Hollywood. Stayed there for a few months. Then drove from LA to vegas, then Vegas to Breckenridge Colorado. Then back to Texas. All in all the journey lasted most of my summer. The actual drive was probably a couple hundred dollars worth of gas money. But it was so worth it. The drive from Vegas to Colorado was the most beautiful drive I've ever taken. I love going on long solo road trips, nothing but you, the road and your thoughts.

[terror_91]

I drove from Houston To Hollywood. Stayed there for a few months. Then drove from LA to vegas, then Vegas to Breckenridge Colorado. Then back to Texas. All in all the journey lasted most of my summer. The actual drive was probably a couple hundred dollars worth of gas money. But it was so worth it. The drive from Vegas to Colorado was the most beautiful drive I've ever taken. I love going on long solo road trips, nothing but you, the road and your thoughts.
I've been snowboarding there like 4 times. What's it like in summer?

[zakman4]

I was only there for about a week but for the most part the weather was great. It got cold at night but during the day it was a perfect 60-70 degrees outside. It rained a couple of times but overall it was great.

[Deadbolt23]

Never been on a road trip. I would love to at some point though.

[terror_91]

Never been on a road trip. I would love to at some point though.
There is nowhere far enough really. I mean Cornwall probably but that's still under a days drive. I think interailing is where it's at, which I plan to do this summer.

[Deadbolt23]

There is nowhere far enough really. I mean Cornwall probably but that's still under a days drive. I think interailing is where it's at, which I plan to do this summer.

i definitely wouldn't be doing it in England. Maybe drive across Europe?
That sounds rad. Who are you doing it with?

[terror_91]

i definitely wouldn't be doing it in England. Maybe drive across Europe?
That sounds rad. Who are you doing it with?
Driving across Europe could work but then you might as well interail. I think it would probably work out cheaper plus you need to 21 to drive on the continent don't you? I'm fairly sure you do.
Just a group of friends. Hopefully it won't fall through and I'll actually get to go.

[Deadbolt23]

Driving across Europe could work but then you might as well interail. I think it would probably work out cheaper plus you need to 21 to drive on the continent don't you? I'm fairly sure you do.
Just a group of friends. Hopefully it won't fall through and I'll actually get to go.

Yeah, but I feel like doing the drive would be part of the fun. Yeah...I'm not actually planning it, I's just love to do it at some point.
Are there any countries that you're going to give a miss?

[Forever.Zero]

My cousin and I tried to drive from NC all the way to Mexico one summer. We only made it half way.
I was gonna ask how that went but then

[terror_91]

Yeah, but I feel like doing the drive would be part of the fun. Yeah...I'm not actually planning it, I's just love to do it at some point.
Are there any countries that you're going to give a miss?
Yeah I can see the appeal in driving it.
Well it really is just a bare bones idea atm. We've come to the decision of going in early September but other than that it's still all open. We can do a lot more planning once people are all back from uni and we can all have a chat.

[Deadbolt23]

Yeah I can see the appeal in driving it.
Well it really is just a bare bones idea atm. We've come to the decision of going in early September but other than that it's still all open. We can do a lot more planning once people are all back from uni and we can all have a chat.

Cool.
Good luck. If it all comes together then you'll have an amazing summer.

[terror_91]

Cool.
Good luck. If it all comes together then you'll have an amazing summer.
Yeah cheers man. Fingers crossed haha. I need to get a job to fund it though.

[ripkarson]

I was gonna ask how that went but then
yeah, we had an old friend die so we had to go back home.

[Forever.Zero]

yeah, we had an old friend die so we had to go back home.
Oh fuck, sorry to hear that, that's harsh.
I am long due for a road trip

[davehennessy]

Going on a road trip this summer with my three best friends to NYC (from MA). Going to a Mets' game, also eating at "the Seinfeld Restaurant".. I can't wait

[Forever.Zero]

take lots of pics

[Christrings]

i definitely wouldn't be doing it in England. Maybe drive across Europe?
That sounds rad. Who are you doing it with?

England isn't so bad, me and a load of friends road tripped to Newquay and stayed about a week there, had a blast and it cost very little. Europe would be better though. A friend and I are planning on doing some kind of world tour after I finish my degree/masters.

[ripkarson]

I am long due for a road trip
Me too, me too.

[GueroCanelo]

I really hope to make something happen this summer. I wanna see the big sky states even if there's nothing out there.

[Forever.Zero]

Me too, me too.
Sweet, so line me some cash and ...I'll come get you for the trip and not take off with your money
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[Deadbolt23]

England isn't so bad, me and a load of friends road tripped to Newquay and stayed about a week there, had a blast and it cost very little. Europe would be better though. A friend and I are planning on doing some kind of world tour after I finish my degree/masters.

I just don't think it would be big enough to be a road trip. You can get everywhere in under a day. I'd much rather cycle through England of something.
Wow...how are you planning on funding that?

[Christrings]

I just don't think it would be big enough to be a road trip. You can get everywhere in under a day. I'd much rather cycle through England of something.
Wow...how are you planning on funding that?

My masters will have far less contact time so I can get a job to put money aside, also I'll be working through all the summers between now and then so I can save from that too. It may never happen or be smaller than we wanted but it'd be amazing if we managed it. I guess you're right about England being too small, despite getting lost the whole journey only took about 6/7 hours.

[Deadbolt23]

My masters will have far less contact time so I can get a job to put money aside, also I'll be working through all the summers between now and then so I can save from that too. It may never happen or be smaller than we wanted but it'd be amazing if we managed it. I guess you're right about England being too small, despite getting lost the whole journey only took about 6/7 hours.

Try as hard as you can to make it work, because it's such an amazing opportunity. I wish I was in a position where I could do it. Good luck.

[ripkarson]

Sweet, so line me some cash and ...I'll come get you for the trip and not take off with your money
Haha, sounds good.

[cristinaa]

I wanna see the big sky states even if there's nothing out there.

Me too

[Forever.Zero]

Haha, sounds good.
I'm glad you approve of lending me cash. If only more were like you.

[ripkarson]

I'm glad you approve of lending me cash. If only more were like you.
Ha, I'll give certain people money as long as they pay me back.

[Forever.Zero]

Ha, I'll give certain people money as long as they pay me back.
love it

[ripkarson]

love it
You probably won't pay me back will you? :p

[Forever.Zero]

You probably won't pay me back will you? :p
I'm sure something could get worked out

[ripkarson]

I'm sure something could get worked out
Then get to planning mister! :]

[Forever.Zero]

Then get to planning mister! :]
Sweet. Now I'm welcomed in North Carolina ( NC, right? )
:P

[ripkarson]

Sweet. Now I'm welcomed in North Carolina ( NC, right? )
:P
Yes, North Carolina, and yes you are very welcome.

[Forever.Zero]

Yes, North Carolina, and yes you are very welcome.
What is NC like, by the way?

[ripkarson]

What is NC like, by the way?
Depends which part of the state your in. But today its in the 70's and sunny. But its pretty nice all year round. It gets cold in the winter, but its not too bad.

[Forever.Zero]

Depends which part of the state your in. But today its in the 70's and sunny. But its pretty nice all year round. It gets cold in the winter, but its not too bad.
70's? holy shit. Weather here is 8
:/

[ripkarson]

70's? holy shit. Weather here is 8
:/
Jesus christ. I'd die :\

[apoemtothedead]

Going on a road trip this summer with my three best friends to NYC (from MA). Going to a Mets' game, also eating at "the Seinfeld Restaurant".. I can't wait
Wow dude. That might be a whole four hours of driving.

[Forever.Zero]

Jesus christ. I'd die :\
Well this is superb weather considering the shit storm we've had for the last few weeks.

[ripkarson]

Well this is superb weather considering the shit storm we've had for the last few weeks.
sounds like it sucks.

[Forever.Zero]

sounds like it sucks.
It'll be better this Friday afternoon. Heading up to my friends cottage for the weekend.
He bought a new bong and got a hold of weed brownies so I am anxious for the weekend
:D

[ripkarson]

It'll be better this Friday afternoon. Heading up to my friends cottage for the weekend.
He bought a new bong and got a hold of weed brownies so I am anxious for the weekend
:D
Weed brownies are the shit!!

[Forever.Zero]

Weed brownies are the shit!!
I'll take pictures

[davehennessy]

Wow dude. That might be a whole four hours of driving.

My friend said it was three haha. Yeah I mean I'd love to take a longer road trip, maybe sometime in the future.. when (and if) I have more money haha

[ripkarson]

I'll take pictures
Haha, okay babe ;)